Merino Wool Carded Yarn 90/10 from China
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 — China → United States
43.5%
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
• 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