Degreased Corriedale Wool (54s) from China
Degreased Corriedale wool at 54s fineness, not carded or combed, minimally processed beyond degreasing to remove grease and impurities. Classified under HTS 5101.29.40.30 for wool not finer than 58s in degreased, non-carbonized state. Ideal for carpet yarns and heavy fabrics.
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
• Declare exact clean yield percentage based on US note definitions to prevent undervaluation penalties
• Avoid mixing with finer wools in shipments; segregation prevents average fineness misclassification
• Retain supplier affidavits confirming no carding or combing for audit defense