Carbonized Merino Wool 46s Grade from China
This is carbonized Merino wool with a fineness between 44s and 46s, processed only through carbonization to remove vegetable matter, leaving it uncarded and uncombed. It falls under HTS 5101.30.30.00 as 'other wool' in this specific fineness range, measured by clean yield standards for wool free of foreign materials. Ideal for blending in high-quality woolen yarns or felts.
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
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and fineness (44s-46s) to verify classification, as duties are based on clean kg
• Ensure documentation proves no further processing beyond carbonization, avoiding reclassification to combed wool headings
• File bonds if intending use as 'wool for special uses' to potentially lower duties, but monitor end-use compliance