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Degreased Corriedale Shorn Wool from Germany

Medium-grade shorn wool from Corriedale sheep, washed and degreased only, with no further processing like carbonizing or combing. Used primarily for carpet yarns and knitting wools. Classified under 5101.21.40 as other degreased shorn wool meeting clean yield specifications.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare wool blood grade (e.g

• 46s or coarser) if applicable for special uses certification under US note (d)

• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation proving no processing beyond degreasing occurred post-harvest

• Budget for potential re-classification duties if clean yield tests reveal vegetable matter exceeding allowance limits