Downs Coarse Shorn Wool (37s Grade) from China
Shorn Downs breed wool, degreased only, 37s fineness (not finer than 40s), unimproved for heavy fabric production. HTS 5101.21.1500 covers this raw, coarse wool top.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure entry docs specify 'not processed beyond degreased' to avoid 5105 misclassification
• Monitor vegetable matter content per US clean yield formula to calculate accurate dutiable weight
• Avoid declaring as finer wool; penalties apply for fineness fraud