Cheviot Unimproved Wool Top Clips from Germany
Unimproved Cheviot wool clips, not finer than 40s, degreased but unprocessed further, harvested from shoulder and neck areas of sheep. Classified under HTS 5101.29.15.00 for its coarse staple length and low grade, suitable for coarse yarns in rugs or industrial felts. It meets the 'other wool not finer than 40s' criteria based on clean yield after commercial cleaning allowance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document sheep breed and clip origin to substantiate unimproved status and fineness under 40s
• Calculate duties using clean yield formula, accounting for 12% moisture and vegetable matter deductions
• Avoid common pitfall of entering without degreasing proof, which could reclassify to scoured wool headings