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Combed Rambouillet Wool Shoddy Fragments

Short combed fragments from Rambouillet wool, a fine breed, generated as byproducts in top production, under HTS 5105.21.00.00. These clean, aligned fibers are ideal for felting or low-grade yarns. Clean yield determines duty per US notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+37.5%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5201.00Lower: 12.5% vs 40.5%

If mistakenly declared as cotton

Wool fibers differ materially; chapter notes define wool strictly from sheep per (a).

5701.10.40.00Lower: 37.5% vs 40.5%

If used in hand-hooked carpets

End-use in carpets doesn't change raw fiber classification; processing into carpet does.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with breed (Rambouillet) and 'fragments' to distinguish from tops; use clean yield analysis

Prepare for moisture/ash content verification as per US note (b) clean yield formula