Romney Carded Wool Slivers from China
Romney carded wool slivers consist of medium-grade New Zealand Romney wool that has been carded into uniform, untwisted strands suitable for worsted or woolen yarn production. HTS 5105.10.00.00 applies specifically to carded wool, distinguishing it from combed or unprocessed forms as defined in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
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
• Use accredited labs for clean yield testing; US Customs may sample and adjust duties based on actual clean content
• Label shipments clearly as 'carded only' to differentiate from combed wool and prevent misclassification