Merino Superwash Sock Yarn from China
Superwash treated 100% Merino wool yarn for socks, in 100g retail skeins with self-patterning stripes. Falls under HTS 5109.10.90.00 as other wool yarn ≥85% for retail, despite treatment not affecting fiber classification. Machine-washable for durable footware.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Superwash chemical treatment doesn't change HTS; emphasize base wool fiber in docs
• Include washing instructions on retail labels to support consumer packaging claim
• Prevent misclassification as synthetic by providing pre-treatment wool certs