New Zealand Romney Crossbred Wool (45s) from China
Semi-fine greasy Romney crossbred wool at 45s quality, fleece-washed but retaining natural lanolin and dirt. Fits HTS 5101.19.50.00 for other wool finer than 44s, not carded/combed, ideal for knitting yarns. Clean yield typically 50-60% after scouring.
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
• Submit clean yield analysis from accredited lab; discrepancies lead to duty adjustments
• Ensure proper packaging to prevent contamination—bulk bales must be labeled with origin and grade
• Watch for misdeclaration as coarser wool, which shifts to lower-duty 5101.19.40.00