Unimproved Merino Shorn Wool (36s Grade) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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