Merino Greasy Wool (46s Quality) from China
Greasy Merino wool finer than 44s, sourced from Australian sheep, in its natural unwashed state with some vegetable matter. Classified under HTS 5101.19.50.00 as unimproved wool, not carded or combed, exceeding the 44s fineness threshold per chapter definitions. Used primarily for high-quality apparel yarns after cleaning.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide laboratory certification of wool fineness (e.g
• 46s) and clean yield percentage to avoid reclassification
• File bond if intending special uses; declare greasy condition accurately to qualify for clean kg duty basis
• Avoid common pitfalls like undervaluing based on dirty weight—Customs assesses on clean yield