Unimproved Merino Wool Grease Wool from Germany
This is unimproved wool from Merino sheep, coarser than 46s, in its natural greasy state after degreasing but not carbonized. Classified under HTS 5101.29.65.00 as degreased, unimproved wool not finer than 46s, suitable for felt production. It meets the chapter definition of wool grown by sheep with a clean yield calculated per US notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• File a bond as required for 'wool for special uses' under US note (d) to ensure use in permitted articles like felts
• Provide lab certification of fineness (not finer than 46s) and clean yield documentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as finer wool to prevent duty reassessment