Dorset Greasy Wool Clips from Germany
Greasy wool clips from Dorset sheep, containing natural impurities, shipped in bales for industrial processing. Falls under 5101.19.60 as other greasy wool, neither carded/combed nor fleece-washed, used in knitting and weaving mills.
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
• Provide commercial invoices specifying greasy weight and estimated clean yield
• Certify for special uses (e.g
• knit boots) with bond to access lower rates
• Common pitfall: undervaluing clean content leading to audits