Downs Wool Fleece (57s)

New Zealand Downs greasy wool fleece at 57s, minimally washed, unprocessed beyond greasy state. Fits 5101.19.60.30 as other greasy wool not exceeding 58s fineness threshold.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5101.19.40Same rate: 35%

If measured over 80s but not 90s

Higher fineness grades within greasy 'other' have distinct subheadings like 5101.19.40.

5201.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If cotton contamination exceeds wool

Predominant cotton shifts to chapter 52; wool must be chief material per general rules.

5106.20.00Higher: 41% vs 35%

If combed into top

Combing process reclassifies to 5106 for worsted processing fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Calculate clean yield excluding 12% moisture, 1.5% alcohol extract, and ash over 0.5% per US note (b)

Separate lots by fineness at entry to prevent commingling with finer wools risking reclassification

Retain broker advice on waste/byproducts exemption if used in permitted special manufacturing