Unimproved Merino Wool Grease Wool from China
This is unimproved wool from Merino sheep, harvested in its natural greasy state without any processing beyond shearing, classified under HTS 5101.30.65.00 as unimproved wool not finer than 46s and carbonized. It meets the chapter definition of wool grown by sheep and is intended for special uses like felt production after cleaning to achieve clean yield.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• File a bond as required for 'wool for special uses' to ensure it's only used in permitted manufactures like felts or knit boots
• Provide certification of clean yield based on absolute clean content, vegetable matter, and commercial cleaning loss allowances
• Avoid misdeclaration as finer wool; test fiber diameter to confirm not finer than 46s to prevent duty upgrades