Wool for special uses
Wool, not carded or combed: > Degreased, not carbonized: > Other: > Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: > Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: > Wool for special uses
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 5101.29.10.00
Unimproved Merino Wool for Felting
This is unimproved wool not finer than 46s, degreased but not carded, combed, or carbonized, specifically certified for special uses like felt manufacturing. It meets the Chapter 51 definition of wool for special uses, entered by dealers or manufacturers under bond for producing felt products. The clean yield is calculated per US notes, ensuring it's free of excess vegetable matter.
Heavy Knit Boot Wool Unimproved
Unimproved degreased wool not over 46s for special uses in knit boots, uncarded/uncombed. Bonded entry for felt/boot production per US notes. Represents coarse sheep wool clean of grease.
Floor Covering Felt Wool 42s Degreased
42s unimproved wool, degreased condition only, for special uses in floor coverings felts. Certified ≤46s per US note (d), bonded for release. Clean yield adjusted for vegetable matter.
Carpet-Grade Coarse Wool Grease-Free
Degreased coarse wool not finer than 46s, unprocessed beyond grease removal, certified for special uses in floor coverings like carpets. It adheres to US note definitions for clean yield and requires bonding for customs release. Ideal for heavy felled carpet backings per special uses criteria.
Lumbermen's Sock Wool Unimproved 40s
Unimproved wool graded 40s (not finer than 46s), degreased only, for special uses in heavy fulled lumbermen's socks. Certified entry under bond ensures compliance with US notes for felted or knitted boot production. Clean yield accounts for commercial cleaning losses.
Papermaker's Felt Wool Degreased
Degreased unimproved wool ≤46s for special uses in papermakers' felts, not carded/combed/carbonized. Meets Chapter 51 wool definition (sheep fiber) and US note (d) for bonded entry. Used in press cloths for paper production.
Press Felt Polishing Wool 44s
44s wool (not finer than 46s), grease-removed only, certified for pressed felt in polishing plate/mirror glass. Special uses per US note (d)(i), with bond for customs clearance. Clean content verified excluding vegetable matter.
Felt Manufacturing Coarse Wool
Coarse sheep wool ≤46s, grease-free and unprocessed further, certified for felt production (special uses). Complies with Chapter 51 wool and US clean yield standards. Bond ensures end-use restriction.