South African Fine Merino Greasy Wool from China
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 — 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
• 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