Fine Australian Merino Wool Spinning Yarn 18 Microns from Germany
Combed spinning yarn from Australian Merino wool with 18-micron average fiber diameter, exceeding 85% wool content. Supplied in bulk cones for industrial knitting machines, not packaged for consumers. Meets HTS 5107.10.30.00 criteria for fine combed wool yarn.
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
• Use accredited labs for micron diameter testing; discrepancies can trigger audits under Chapter 51 clean yield definitions
• Declare exact wool percentage based on clean yield (vegetable matter adjusted) to comply with US note (b)
• Avoid retail-style labeling or consumer packaging to prevent misclassification under retail yarn headings