South African Merino Uncarbonized Wool Fiber from China
Premium Merino wool from South Africa, graded finer than 44s, degreased only to remove natural lanolin, retaining full clean yield integrity. HTS 5101.29.3500 applies to this unimproved, non-carbonized fine wool not further processed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use IWTO-certified labs for fineness and clean yield testing to comply with US note definitions
• Document that no carbonization occurred, as it would trigger higher duties or different classification
• Prepare for USDA inspections if lots exceed certain volumes, ensuring phytosanitary compliance