Merino Fleece Wool from China
Unwashed Merino sheep fleece in its natural greasy state, collected directly from shearing, containing lanolin and vegetable matter. This falls under HTS 5101.19.60 as 'other' greasy wool that is neither carded nor combed, nor specifically fleece-washed for high clean yield. It is typically used for processing into yarn after scouring.
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 duties based on 'clean yield' per US note (b), requiring lab testing for absolute clean content adjusted for moisture and impurities
• Ensure certification if claiming 'wool for special uses' to qualify for lower rates with bonding
• Verify wool origin complies with sheep-derived definition in chapter note (a)