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Merino Wool Fingering Weight Yarn from Mexico

This premium fingering weight yarn is made from 100% Merino wool fibers with an average diameter of 17.5 microns, put up in 50g skeins for retail sale. It contains over 85% wool by weight, ideal for knitting delicate socks, shawls, and baby garments. Classified under HTS 5109.10.80.00 due to its fine wool fiber size and retail packaging.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber diameter certification from supplier to confirm ≤18.5 microns for this subheading

• Ensure retail packaging (e.g

• ≤500g skeins) and ≥85% wool content via lab testing to avoid reclassification

• Provide clean yield documentation if disputed, as per US notes, to prevent duty adjustments