Merino Degreased Wool Top Finer than 58s from Germany
Degreased Merino wool fibers finer than 58s, not carded or combed, processed only beyond degreasing for cleaning but not further. This falls under HTS 5101.29.40.60 as wool not processed beyond the degreased condition, specifically the finer than 58s category per chapter notes defining clean yield standards.
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
• Provide laboratory test reports certifying fineness finer than 58s and clean yield per US note (b) to avoid reclassification
• File bonds if intending use as 'wool for special uses' per US note (d) for felt or knit boot manufacture