Merino Wool Carded Yarn 90/10 from Canada
This is a high-quality carded yarn composed of 90% Merino wool and 10% nylon, primarily used in knitting machines for sweater production. It falls under HTS 5106.10.00 because it contains over 85% wool by weight and is carded wool yarn not packaged for retail sale. The yarn's structure suits industrial textile manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm ≥85% wool for clean yield calculation per US notes
• Provide mill certificates documenting carding process and non-retail packaging to avoid misclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like over-declaring clean yield, which triggers audits and penalties