Carbonized Corriedale Coarse Wool from China
Corriedale wool, a coarser breed type not finer than 40s, carbonized to eliminate burrs and vegetable impurities while retaining its unimproved state. Fits HTS 5101.30.10.00 for carbonized wool not processed further, with clean yield calculated per tariff notes. Used primarily in heavy felts and industrial textiles.
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
• Test for ash content under 0.5% and document moisture at 12% as per clean yield definition
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete carbonization documentation leading to grease wool classification
• Declare exact blood grade to confirm not finer than 40s