Rambouillet Unimproved Wool Top from Germany
Unimproved Rambouillet wool, degreased and not carbonized, coarser than 46s for knit boot manufacturing. HTS 5101.29.65.00 applies to this non-combed wool with clean content calculated after allowances for vegetable matter per US note (b).
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
• Use bonded entry under US note (d)(ii) and track transfers to other bonded processors
• Test for ash content under 0.5% and alcohol-soluble matter at 1.5%
• Common pitfall: incorrect fineness spin test leading to higher duties