Dorset Coarse Shorn Wool for Felts
Degreased Dorset breed shorn wool not finer than 46s, entered under HTS 5101.21.65.00 as wool for special uses in felt production. Not carded or combed, with clean yield calculated per regulations.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified for apparel rather than special uses
Different certification shifts duty treatment even for same fineness wool.
If containing brush-making hair
Presence of excluded hair types reclassifies under Chapter 5 for animal products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify for felt manufacture to qualify for special uses rates; track transfers between bonded parties
• Common pitfall: exceeding vegetable matter allowance without adjustment
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