Unimproved Merino Wool for Felting from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
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

File a customs bond as required for wool for special uses to ensure it's only used in permitted articles like felt or knit boots

Provide certification that the wool is not finer than 46s and intended for special uses; calculate duties on clean yield per US note (b)

Avoid common pitfalls by tracking wool through production—misuse triggers regular duties on the original entry value