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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5101.29Same rate: 35%

If bleached or otherwise further processed

Degreased but chemically treated beyond basic cleaning excludes special uses subheading.

6406.10.77Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If made into boot uppers

Completed parts for footwear classify under Chapter 64.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 35%

If woven into fabric

State of completion: woven wool fabrics go to heading 5111.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify end use narrowly to permitted articles; diversions pay standard wool duties

Commercial cleaning loss allowance capped at 15% of clean content

Maintain production records for bond discharge on byproducts/waste

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