New Zealand Carbonized Halfbred Wool 44s from China
Halfbred wool from New Zealand, carbonized to 44s fineness, not further processed, suitable for carpet yarns or knitting. Fits HTS 5101.30.1500 as other wool in the 40s-44s range, with clean yield per U.S. notes (12% moisture, low ash). Remains in raw fiber state.
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
• Document carbonization process to confirm no additional cleaning; calculate duties strictly on clean kg avoiding over-declaration; segregate from finer wools to prevent blending disputes