Wool Noils from Merino Sheep from Germany
Short, broken wool fibers known as noils, produced from Merino sheep during the combing process in worsted yarn manufacturing. These noils consist of the waste fibers removed after combing longer staples, classified under HTS 5103.10.00.00 as noils of wool, distinct from garnetted stock or yarn waste.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield per US note (b) to avoid disputes over duty assessment based on absolute clean content
• Declare exact wool type (e.g
• Merino) and processing origin; noils must be combing byproducts, not garnetted or mechanically reclaimed
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as shoddy; bonds may be required if later used outside permitted special uses