Corriedale Crossbred Wool (54s) from Germany
Greasy Corriedale crossbred wool at 54s fineness from New Zealand, in fleece-washed form, not processed beyond washing. Classified under 5101.19.60.30 for other greasy wool not finer than 58s, excluding finer merino types.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Conduct laboratory testing for clean yield per US notes, deducting allowances for commercial cleaning losses up to 15%
• Label shipments clearly as 'not finer than 58s' with grading certificates to avoid disputes at entry
• Monitor for coarse animal hair contamination; only pure wool from sheep qualifies per chapter note (a)