South African Merino Degreased Shorn Wool (Finer than 58s) from China
High-quality degreased shorn wool from South African Merino flocks, certified finer than 58s, not carded or combed. This clean fiber is used in luxury apparel and technical textiles. Precisely matches 5101.21.40.60 as shorn, degreased, fine wool.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• South African veterinary certificates mandatory; ensure matches US clean yield moisture/ash specifications
• Document bale-by-bale clean yield percentages to support declared value and avoid disputes