Merino Shorn Wool Degreased from China
Degreased shorn wool from Merino sheep, finer than 44s, not carded or combed and unprocessed beyond degreasing. This high-quality fine wool meets the clean yield standards and falls under HTS 5101.21.3500 due to its fineness and minimal processing. Ideal for premium yarn production.
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
• Obtain laboratory certification of clean yield and fineness (finer than 44s) prior to import to avoid reclassification
• File bonds if intending use in special applications like felts; otherwise standard duties apply
• Verify no carbonization has occurred as this changes classification to scoured wool headings