Carbonized Crossbred Wool Fibers from Mexico
Crossbred wool fibers from mixed sheep breeds are carbonized for purity, used in bulk for non-apparel textiles. HTS 5101.30.70.00 covers this as other carbonized, uncleaned wool per hierarchy, with clean yield in carbonized state. Essential for carpet backing and industrial felts.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain third-party testing for ash content ≤0.5% and alcohol extractables ≤1.5% to validate clean yield
• Declare fiber diameter/blood grade if finer than 46s to rule out special use eligibility