Downs Coarse Wool Unimproved Clips from China
Southdowns coarse wool clips, not exceeding 40s fineness, degreased in origin country without further treatment. Under HTS 5101.29.15.00, this unimproved wool suits press cloth and heavy sock production. Clean yield accounts for 60% of vegetable matter in statutory formula.
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
• Secure dealer/manufacturer bond before release to ensure compliance with end-use restrictions
• Conduct pre-shipment fineness spinning tests to confirm ≤40s grade
• Separate from finer wools in shipments to avoid commingling penalties