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Unimproved Felt Wool Carded Yarn

Carded yarn from unimproved wool (not finer than 46s per US note d), with 87% wool content for manufacturing felts and press cloths. HTS 5106.10.00 applies as carded yarn over 85% wool, not retail. Requires bonding for special use certification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6%+35.0%41%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6%+10.0%16%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6%+10.0%16%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6%+10.0%16%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

5106.20.00Same rate: 41%

If blended below 85% wool with synthetics

Mixed composition yarns use the 70-85% wool subheading.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 41%

If processed into imitation felt webbing

Further processed non-wovens shift to Chapter 56.

5102Lower: 10% vs 41%

If imported in greasy, unwashed state

Degummed but uncarded wool stays in raw fiber headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ File bond per US note (d) certifying use in felt/boot production to secure lower duties

β€’ Document blood grade (≀46s) and end-use to prevent regular duty conversion on misuse

β€’ Avoid retail skein packaging, as it reclassifies under retail provisions

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Merino Wool Carded Yarn 90/10

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.

Coarse Carpet Wool Carded Yarn

A bulky carded yarn made from 88% coarse wool (defined per chapter notes as hair from animals like yak), intended for weaving heavy rugs. Classified under HTS 5106.10.00 due to exceeding 85% wool content and carded processing for industrial use. Not suitable for fine apparel.

Heavy Sock Wool Carded Yarn 86%

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Carbonized Wool Carded Yarn 89%

Specially carbonized carded yarn with 89% wool content, where clean yield measured as entered per US note (c). Used in technical felts; HTS 5106.10.00 for β‰₯85% wool yarn. Carbonizing removes vegetable matter industrially.

Alpaca Blend Wool Carded Yarn 87%

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Press Cloth Wool Carded Yarn

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