Polwarth Degreased Merino Wool from China
Soft Polwarth breed shorn wool, degreased and finer than 44s, unprocessed further. This superfine wool adheres to clean yield standards without carbonization. HTS 5101.21.3500 applies to its processing state and quality grade.
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
• Maintain chain of custody documents from farm to port proving shorn, degreased status only
• Watch for moisture content exceeding 12% which affects clean yield calculations
• Batch testing recommended for large shipments to confirm uniform fineness across lots