Unimproved Felt Wool Carded Yarn from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• File bond per US note (d) certifying use in felt/boot production to secure lower duties
• Document blood grade (≤46s) and end-use to prevent regular duty conversion on misuse
• Avoid retail skein packaging, as it reclassifies under retail provisions