41s Border Leicester Wool Clips
Border Leicester wool clips, graded at 41s fineness, are presented in their greasy, unprocessed state, not carded or combed. This places them under tariff item 5101.19.00 as other greasy wool, suitable for felt or heavy knit boot production. The wool retains natural lanolin and impurities, qualifying as greasy.
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 fleece-washed
Fleece-washed wool is a distinct subheading under greasy wool.
If the wool is carded or combed
Carded or combed wool is classified in a later heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Keep the wool in its natural greasy state and avoid any cleaning or combing to maintain classification under this item
• Provide clear documentation of the fineness grade and breed
• If the wool is imported for industrial use, consider whether a permit is needed under any applicable trade measures
Related Products under Tariff item 5101.19.00
40.5s Merino X Crossbred Wool
This crossbred greasy wool, graded at 40.5s fineness, is fleece-washed but retains its natural grease and has not been carded or combed. It is classified under tariff item 5101.19.00 as other greasy wool, suitable for products like lumbermen's socks. The wool's fineness places it in the 'other' category within the greasy wool subheading.
42s Rambouillet Greasy Wool Bale
Bales of greasy Rambouillet wool at 42s fineness, raw and uncombed, are classified under tariff item 5101.19.00 as other greasy wool. This medium-fine wool is suitable for industrial processing, such as press cloths. The wool is presented in its natural state with lanolin and impurities intact.
43s Corriedale Fleece-Washed Wool
Fleece-washed Corriedale wool graded at 43s fineness, with a diameter of about 24 microns, is presented greasy with impurities, neither carded nor combed. It falls under tariff item 5101.19.00 as other greasy wool, suitable for knitting heavy socks. The wool retains natural lanolin despite being fleece-washed.
44s Australian Merino Greasy Fleece
Premium greasy fleeces from Australian Merino, graded at 44s fineness, are presented not carded or combed. They are classified under tariff item 5101.19.00 as other greasy wool, suited for mirror polishing felts. The wool retains its natural lanolin and is in a raw state.
44s Merino Greasy Wool
Greasy wool from Merino sheep with a fineness grade of 44s, around 23-24 microns, is presented not carded or combed in its raw fleece-washed state. It is classified under tariff item 5101.19.00 as other greasy wool, suitable for various industrial applications. The wool retains natural impurities and lanolin.
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.