Degreased Shorn Dorset Wool (58s) from Germany
Degreased shorn wool from Dorset sheep, not carbonized or carded/combed, with 58s fineness suitable for yarn spinning. Classified under HTS 5101.21.4030 as shorn wool not processed beyond degreasing and not finer than 58s, per official definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use accredited testing for fineness (blood grade) to confirm ≤58s and avoid higher-duty finer categories
• Prepare for Customs verification of 'clean yield' calculation, including moisture and ash content limits
• Label bales clearly with processing history to facilitate quick CBP inspection