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Combed Merino Wool Fragments

These are short, combed fragments of Merino wool produced during the top-making process, classified under HTS 5105.21.00.00 as combed wool in fragments. They consist of clean, aligned fibers shorter than those in full tops, suitable for blending or felting. The duty is based on clean yield kilograms as per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5101.21Lower: 15.3% vs 38%

If only carded, not combed

Carded wool lacks the alignment from combing; combed fragments specifically fall under heading 5105.

5112.11.60Higher: 60% vs 38%

If woven into fabric instead of raw fragments

Once processed into woven wool fabric, it shifts from Chapter 51 raw fibers to Chapter 51 woven fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide laboratory certification of clean yield per US note (b) to avoid disputes on duty assessment

Declare exact wool type (e.g

Merino) and fragments vs. tops to prevent misclassification to 5105.21.20

Avoid common pitfall of entering unclean wool; fragments must be combed and meet clean content standards