Degreased Crossbred Wool (55s) from China
Crossbred wool varieties, degreased to clean condition, 55s grade, uncarded and non-carbonized. Classed in HTS 5101.29.40.30 as degreased wool not finer than 58s, other than specified exclusions. Popular for industrial felt production.
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
• Prepare for clean yield sampling at entry; discrepancies lead to duty recalculation
• Label bales clearly with fineness and processing status to prevent inspection delays
• Consider special use certification if for felts, reducing effective duty via bond