Downs Wool Fleece (57s) from China

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.

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

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