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Merino Wool Dust for Felting Projects from China

Merino wool textile dust and short fibers ≤5 mm, sold for hand-felting crafts. Under 5601.29.0020 as wadding of wool, encompassing mill dust and neps.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Provide processing logs showing dust from milling, distinguishing from raw wool

• Small quantities common; declare value accurately to evade undervaluation penalties

• Not for machine felting if needleloom - that’s 5602 per chapter note