Chapter 5101 — Customs Tariff Headings

46s Greasy Wool for Papermakers' Felts

Greasy shorn wool at 46s grade, uncombed and certified for use in papermakers' felts. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is intended for bonded use in enumerated industrial felts only.

Argentinian Patagonia Coarse Wool (36s Greasy Shorn)

Coarse greasy shorn wool from Patagonia region sheep in Argentina, 36s fineness, unimproved and greasy with natural contaminants. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is not finer than 46s.

Australian Corriedale Crossbred Wool (38s Greasy)

Greasy shorn wool from Australian Corriedale crossbred sheep, rated 38s for fineness, supplied in bales with natural grease and impurities. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is not finer than 46s.

Bond Wool Top Precursor Grease (40.5s)

Greasy shorn wool graded 40.5s, finer than 40s but not exceeding 44s, destined for bond top production but entered unprocessed. This sheep wool meets greasy/fleece-washed criteria without carding or combing, and is not finer than 46s.

Coarse Greasy Fleece-Washed Wool for Knit Boots

Greasy wool, fleece-washed but not carded or combed, coarser than 46s, certified for heavy fulled knit boots production. This wool is in a greasy state and is designated for a specific end-use in knit boots.

Columbia Sheep Wool Grease (42s Unimproved)

Greasy shorn wool from Columbia sheep at 42s, within 40s-44s, neither carded nor combed. This represents standard unimproved wool for spinning, imported in raw fleece form, and is not finer than 46s.

Felt Manufacturing Greasy Shorn Wool

Bulk greasy shorn wool of 46s or finer for general felt production, certified under special uses. This wool is raw and uncombed, in its natural greasy state, suitable for felt manufacturing.

Heavy Lumbermen's Sock Wool Grease

Greasy unimproved shorn wool not finer than 46s, for heavy fulled lumbermen's socks. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is designated for a specific end-use in heavy socks.

Industrial Coarse Wool for Mirror Polishing Felt

Coarse shorn greasy wool of 46s or finer, certified for pressed felt used in polishing plate and mirror glass. This wool is in its natural greasy state, unprocessed, and intended for a specific industrial application.

Low-Grade Unimproved Wool for Floor Coverings

Unimproved shorn wool not exceeding 46s fineness, in greasy form, designated for floor coverings like carpets. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is intended for a specific end-use.

New Zealand Merino Unimproved Greasy Wool (36s)

Unimproved greasy wool shorn from Merino sheep in New Zealand, graded at 36s fineness, not carded or combed, and containing natural lanolin and vegetable matter. This wool is in its natural greasy state and is not finer than 46s.

Rustic Fleece Wool for Press Cloth

Greasy fleece from shorn sheep, unimproved and not over 46s, for press cloth manufacturing. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is designated for a specific industrial use.

South African Merino Unimproved Fleece Wool (40s)

Unimproved greasy fleece wool shorn from Merino sheep in South Africa, 40s grade, not processed beyond washing, retaining full vegetable matter and lanolin. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is not finer than 46s.

Unimproved Greasy Shorn Wool for Felting

Unimproved shorn wool, not finer than 46s, in its greasy condition, certified specifically for use in manufacturing felt products. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is intended for felt production.

Uruguayan Crossbred Unimproved Wool (39s Fleece-Washed)

Fleece-washed unimproved crossbred wool from Uruguay, shorn and lightly washed, 39s grade, still greasy with impurities. This wool is in its natural greasy state, not carded or combed, and is not finer than 46s.

Blackface Sheep Greasy Fleece Wool

Greasy fleece wool from Blackface (Scottish) sheep, unimproved and graded not finer than 40s per spindle count. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease and impurities, fitting the 'other' category of greasy wool under this tariff item.

Border Leicester Greasy Wool

Longwool greasy from Border Leicester, unimproved not over 40s, with high luster. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease, qualifying as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

Cheviot Unimproved Greasy Wool

Unimproved greasy wool from Cheviot sheep, coarse grade not finer than 40s, with high vegetable matter content. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease, fitting the 'other' category of greasy wool under this tariff item.

Coarse Corriedale Fleece-Washed Wool for Floor Coverings

Greasy Corriedale wool, fleece-washed but not further cleaned, with a fineness not finer than 46s, intended for use in floor coverings. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease and impurities, qualifying as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

Coarse Corriedale Greasy Wool

Greasy Corriedale wool top grade, unimproved coarse not finer than 40s, greasy with vegetable matter. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease, qualifying as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

Coarse Suffolk Greasy Wool for Mirror Polishing Felt

Unimproved Suffolk greasy wool, not finer than 46s, certified for use in pressed felt for polishing plate and mirror glass. It is in its natural greasy state, neither carded nor combed, and is classified as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

Down Breed Unimproved Fleece

Unimproved greasy fleece from Down breed sheep (e.g., Southdown), not finer than 40s. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease and lanolin, fitting the 'other' category of greasy wool under this tariff item.

Dryland Merino Coarse Grease Wool

Coarse greasy wool from dryland Merino, unimproved not finer than 40s, with dirt and vegetable matter. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease, qualifying as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

Fleece-Washed Columbia Wool for Press Cloth

Fleece-washed Columbia wool, coarser than 46s, intended for press cloth manufacturing. The wool is greasy, not carded or combed, and retains natural impurities, fitting the 'other' category of greasy wool under this tariff item.

Kentucky Wool Grower Greasy Clips

Greasy wool clips from Kentucky growers, unimproved coarse not finer than 40s, mixed breed. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease, fitting the 'other' category of greasy wool under this tariff item.

Low-Grade Rambouillet Greasy Wool for Papermakers' Felts

Unimproved Rambouillet greasy wool, coarser than 46s, designated for papermakers' felts production. It is neither carded nor combed, and is in its natural greasy state, qualifying as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

Merino Crossbred Greasy Wool

Greasy wool from Merino-crossbred sheep, unimproved and not finer than 40s, containing natural lanolin and vegetable matter. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease, qualifying as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

Romney Marsh Greasy Wool

Long-staple greasy wool from Romney Marsh breed, coarse unimproved not exceeding 40s fineness. It is neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease and lanolin, fitting the 'other' category of greasy wool under this tariff item.

Unimproved Dorset Wool for Heavy Fulled Socks

Greasy Dorset breed wool, not over 46s fineness, certified for manufacturing heavy fulled lumbermen's socks. The wool is unimproved, neither carded nor combed, and retains natural grease, fitting the 'other' category of greasy wool under this tariff item.

Unimproved Merino Greasy Wool for Felting

Unimproved greasy wool from Merino sheep, not finer than 46s, certified for use in manufacturing felt products like industrial felts. It is neither carded nor combed, and is in its natural greasy state, qualifying as 'other' greasy wool under this tariff item.

46s Shorn Wool for Mirror Polishing Felt

This is degreased, uncombed shorn wool of 46s fineness, specifically dedicated to the production of pressed felt for polishing plate and mirror glass. Its certification as wool for special uses ensures it is not for general textile manufacturing, aligning with the tariff item for shorn wool.

Coarse Corriedale Shorn Wool (38s Grade)

This is degreased shorn wool from Corriedale sheep, unimproved with fineness around 38s, not processed beyond degreasing and not carbonized. It is suitable for low-grade felts and carpets, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Coarse Shorn Crossbred Wool for Floor Coverings

This is coarse, degreased shorn wool from crossbred sheep, unimproved and coarser than 46s, intended solely for heavy floor coverings. Its certification for special uses ensures it is not used in general textiles, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Degreased Carpet Wool for Heavy Felts

This is unimproved, degreased shorn wool of 46s or finer, designated for heavy fulled felts in floor coverings. The certification and bond for special uses compliance ensure it is not for general textile use, matching the shorn wool tariff item.

Downs Coarse Shorn Wool (37s Grade)

This is shorn Downs breed wool, degreased only, with 37s fineness (not finer than 40s), unimproved for heavy fabric production. It fits the shorn wool tariff item for coarse wool.

Felt-Grade Shorn Wool Uncarbonized

This is uncarbonized, degreased shorn wool of 46s or finer, certified for general felt production. Its certification for special uses ensures it is not for general textiles, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Industrial Shorn Wool for Press Cloth Felts

This is degreased shorn wool not exceeding 46s, imported by felt manufacturers for press cloth production. It qualifies for special uses with mandatory bonding and clean yield verification, aligning with the shorn wool tariff item.

Low-Grade Shorn Wool for Papermakers' Felts

This is shorn wool not finer than 46s, degreased without carbonization, sourced for papermakers' felts production under strict certification. It meets the criteria for special uses, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Polwarth Unimproved Wool Grease-Free (40s)

This is degreased Polwarth shorn wool at 40s, coarse unimproved, not carbonized, for floor coverings or socks. It matches the shorn wool tariff item for coarse wool.

Rambouillet Unimproved Shorn Wool (39s)

This is degreased shorn Rambouillet wool, coarse unimproved grade at 39s fineness, suitable for papermakers' felts. It is not carbonized, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Raw Shorn Wool for Lumbermen's Socks

This is shorn, degreased unimproved wool certified for heavy fulled lumbermen's socks. Its special uses certification ensures it is not for general textiles, aligning with the shorn wool tariff item.

Specialty Degreased Wool for Boot Felts

This is degreased wool for knit boot felts, certified for special uses. It is unimproved and shorn, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Unimproved Crossbred Wool Top (40s Grade)

This is shorn crossbred wool, minimally processed to degreased state, with fineness at 40s limit, not carded, combed, or carbonized. It is for manufacturing heavy socks or floor coverings, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Unimproved Shorn Merino Wool for Felting

This is unimproved shorn wool from Merino sheep, degreased but not carbonized or further processed, with a staple length suitable for special industrial applications. It qualifies as wool for special uses, fitting the shorn wool tariff item.

Unimproved Wool Grease-Free for Heavy Socks

This is degreased unimproved shorn wool of 46s or finer, certified for knit boots or heavy fulled lumbermen's socks manufacture. It falls under special uses with bond requirements, aligning with the shorn wool tariff item.

Blackface Scotch Unimproved Wool Fleeces

> These Blackface Scotch sheep fleeces are unimproved, not finer than 40s, and degreased only, without carbonizing or carding. The wool's coarse quality and minimal processing make it suitable for heavy felted products like lumbermen's socks. This places it under tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool.

Border Leicester Unimproved Wool Grease

> This Border Leicester longwool is in grease form post-degreasing, coarse and not finer than 40s, and unimproved. It is intended for use in floor coverings, with its unprocessed state beyond degreasing aligning with tariff item 5101.29.00. The wool's clean yield is adjusted for vegetable matter.

Carpet-Grade Coarse Wool Grease-Free

> This is degreased coarse wool from sheep, with a fineness not finer than 46s, and it has not been processed beyond grease removal. It is intended for specialized uses such as carpet manufacturing, where its coarse fiber characteristics are valued. As it is unprocessed beyond degreasing, it falls under tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool.

Cheviot Unimproved Wool Top Clips

> These unimproved Cheviot wool clips, not finer than 40s, are degreased but unprocessed further, harvested from shoulder and neck areas. The wool's coarse staple length and low grade make it suitable for specialty uses. This places it under tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool.

Cotswold Unimproved Longwool Fiber

> This traditional Cotswold breed unimproved longwool fiber is degreased, with a fineness of ≤40s, and intended for specialty felts. Its coarse quality and lack of further processing align with tariff item 5101.29.00. The wool's high vegetable tolerance is noted for classification.

Downs Coarse Wool Unimproved Clips

> These Southdowns coarse wool clips, not exceeding 40s fineness, are degreased in the origin country without further treatment. The wool's unimproved nature and minimal processing make it suitable for press cloth and heavy sock production. This places it under tariff item 5101.29.00.

Felt Manufacturing Coarse Wool

> This coarse sheep wool, not finer than 46s, has been degreased but not further processed, making it suitable for felt production. The wool's unimproved nature and lack of additional processing align with the scope of tariff item 5101.29.00, which covers other degreased wool. Its certification for special uses like felt manufacturing supports classification under this item.

Floor Covering Felt Wool 42s Degreased

> This 42s unimproved wool has been degreased only, making it suitable for use in floor covering felts. Its fineness (not finer than 46s) and lack of further processing place it within tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool. The wool's certification for special uses ensures it meets the criteria for this classification.

Heavy Knit Boot Wool Unimproved

> This unimproved, degreased wool, not finer than 46s, is intended for special uses such as knit boots. It has not been carded or combed, preserving its raw state beyond degreasing. This places it under tariff item 5101.29.00, which covers other degreased wool not further processed.

Lincoln Longwool Unimproved Degreased Fiber

> This Lincoln Longwool is unimproved, not finer than 40s, and commercially degreased without carbonization. Its long staple and coarse quality make it suitable for coarse fabric production like upholstery or mats. This aligns with tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool.

Lumbermen's Sock Wool Unimproved 40s

> This unimproved wool, graded at 40s (not finer than 46s), has been degreased only and is intended for heavy fulled lumbermen's socks. The wool's coarse quality and minimal processing align with tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool. Its certification for special uses supports this classification.

Merino Crossbred Unimproved Wool Grease Wool

> This unimproved wool from Merino crossbred sheep is not finer than 40s and is supplied in its natural greasy state after basic degreasing, but not carbonized or further processed. Its coarse quality and minimal processing place it under tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool.

Papermaker's Felt Wool Degreased

> This degreased, unimproved wool, not finer than 46s, is intended for papermakers' felts and has not been carded, combed, or carbonized. Its coarse fiber and unprocessed state beyond degreasing place it under tariff item 5101.29.00. The wool's special use in press cloths for paper production confirms its classification.

Press Felt Polishing Wool 44s

> This 44s wool, degreased only, is certified for use in pressed felt for polishing plate or mirror glass. Its fineness (not finer than 46s) and lack of further processing align with tariff item 5101.29.00 for other degreased wool. The wool's special use supports its classification under this item.