Romney Marsh Fleece Wool from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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