Cheviot Unimproved Shorn Wool (45s) from Germany
Shorn wool from Cheviot sheep, degreased and graded 45s (not finer than 46s), under HTS 5101.21.65.00 for coarse, unimproved varieties. Suited for lumbermen's socks and polishing felts.
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 commercial cleaning loss calculations precisely; document dealer/manufacturer status
• Pitfall: Failure to pay upgraded duties if diverted from special uses