Romney Shorn Wool Degreased from Germany
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 — 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 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