Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool 8 oz Skein

Lion Brand's Fishermen's Wool is a rugged 100% wool yarn in an 8 oz skein, ideal for knitting sweaters and afghans, put up for retail sale. Classified under 5109.90.90.00 as other wool yarn for retail, distinct from apparel sewing thread or bulk spools.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

5109.10.80Same rate: 41%

If exceeding retail packaging limits

Larger bulk packages over typical retail size shift to non-retail yarn categories

5205Lower: 22% vs 41%

If cotton instead of wool

Material change to cotton yarn uses Chapter 52 headings like 5205

5702Lower: 12.7% vs 41%

If tufted into carpet

End use as tufted carpet textile moves to Chapter 57

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab test results for clean yield percentage to support declared value and duty calculation

Ensure packaging clearly indicates retail sale (e.g

labeled skeins under 1kg) to qualify under this subheading

Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on greasy weight; use clean kg basis

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