Cheviot Carded Wool Noils from China
Cheviot carded wool noils are short fiber byproducts from the carding process of Scottish Cheviot wool, used in felting or blending for rugged yarns. Under HTS 5105.10.00.00, these qualify as carded wool since noils result directly from carding without combing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.3%
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
• Document noil origin from carding to avoid confusion with combed wool fragments in 5105.21
• Ensure ash and vegetable matter tests meet clean yield criteria; excess leads to higher assessed values
• Bond requirements apply if claiming special uses; monitor end-use compliance