Romney Shorn Wool Degreased from China
Degreased shorn wool from Romney breed sheep, neither carded nor combed, scoured to remove grease and dirt. Classified under HTS 5101.21.70.00 as other degreased shorn wool not carbonized. Commonly used for carpet yarns and heavy fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Declare exact clean yield percentage based on official testing to determine dutiable weight accurately
• Avoid common pitfall of entering carbonized wool here; requires separate 5101.11 classification
• Maintain records proving degreasing process only, no further mechanical cleaning