Degreased Merino Wool Grease from Germany
This is degreased Merino wool grease, a byproduct extracted during the scouring process of Merino wool fleeces, left in its natural degreased state without further processing. It falls under HTS 5101.29.40 as 'other' wool not carded or combed, degreased but not carbonized, and not processed beyond degreasing. The clean yield is calculated based on official chapter definitions for wool free of vegetable matter.
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
• Obtain laboratory certification of clean yield per US note (b) to avoid disputes on dutiable weight
• Declare exact processing state; beyond degreasing may shift to 5101.29.60
• File bonds if intending special uses to qualify for lower rates under US note (d)