Romney Shorn Greasy Wool
Romney shorn greasy wool is a long-staple, unwashed wool from Romney sheep, unprocessed beyond shearing. Its greasy state and lack of carding or combing place it under tariff item 5101.11.00 for shorn wool, suitable for handspinning or industrial felts after cleaning.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wool is degreased but not carbonized
Degreased wool is a separate category from greasy wool.
If the wool is combed but not carded
Combed wool in slivers or rovings is classified under heading 51.05.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the wool is not fleece-washed, as that would shift it to a different subheading
• The long staple length of Romney wool may be relevant for end-use, but it does not affect the tariff classification
• Ensure the shipment is free of contaminants like burrs or seeds, which may require carbonization and reclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 5101.11.00
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.
Australian Polwarth Greasy Wool (45s)
Australian Polwarth Greasy Wool (45s) is greasy shorn wool from Polwarth sheep in Australia, 45s fineness for soft knitwear. It is unwashed with natural grease, not carded or combed, and popular for babywear.
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.
Border Leicester Greasy Shorn Wool
Border Leicester Greasy Shorn Wool is coarse greasy wool shorn from Border Leicester sheep, retaining lanolin and dirt. It is neither carded nor combed, suitable for upholstery and coarse fabrics.