Romney Marsh Fleece Wool from China
Natural greasy fleeces from Romney Marsh sheep, unprocessed beyond shearing, with typical vegetable matter content. HTS 5101.19.60 covers this as other non-fleece-washed greasy wool, ideal for rug and upholstery yarns. Not carded or combed, retaining full lanolin.
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
• Document breed and origin to confirm wool definition under chapter note (a); test for ash and alcohol-soluble content
• File bonds promptly for special uses like papermakers' felts
• Watch for reclassification if any pre-cleaning occurs