South African Fine Merino Greasy Wool from Canada
Greasy fine Merino wool from South Africa, exceeding 58s fineness, shipped in bales without carding or combing, including natural grease and impurities. Classified in 5101.19.6060 as other greasy wool for premium yarn production. Chapter notes define wool and clean yield precisely for duty computation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Ensure supplier provides greasy weight and estimated clean yield; verify with US Customs lab if disputed
• Comply with USDA APHIS import requirements for animal fibers
• Pitfall: incorrect fineness declaration leads to 5101.19.80 reclassification