Unimproved Merino Shorn Wool (36s Grade) from China
This is shorn wool from Merino sheep, degreased but not carbonized or further processed, with a fineness not exceeding 40s (coarser than 40 microns average diameter). Classified under HTS 5101.21.1500 as unimproved wool coarser than 40s, suitable for basic textile processing into yarns for carpets or heavy fabrics.
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
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and fiber fineness (not finer than 40s) to comply with US note definitions
• File a bond if intending use as 'wool for special uses' (e.g
• felts, boots) to potentially lower duties
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring fineness, which could shift to higher-duty finer wool subheadings