Border Leicester Wool Combed Fiber
Combed fiber from Border Leicester sheep, a longwool breed, processed to align the wool fibers and remove short staples and vegetable matter. This product is not in the form of a top, but rather a combed fiber sliver intended for worsted spinning, and is classified as other combed wool under this tariff item.
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 combed wool is presented as carded or combed wool in the form of tops
Tops are a distinct form of combed wool, and this tariff item covers other combed wool excluding tops.
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
• Ensure the combed wool is free of vegetable matter and meets the clean yield standards to avoid reclassification
• Declare the exact breed and fiber length to support the tariff classification
• Keep records of the combing process to demonstrate it is not a top
Related Products under Tariff item 5105.29.00
Cheviot Wool Combed Sliver
Combed sliver made from Cheviot wool, a medium-coarse fiber traditionally used in tweeds and other durable fabrics. The wool has been combed to remove short fibers and vegetable matter, resulting in a sliver ready for spinning, and is classified as other combed wool under this item.
Columbia Wool Combed Sliver
Combed sliver from Columbia breed wool, a dual-purpose fiber cleaned and combed for use in rug yarns. The long staple length makes it suitable for machine processing, and it is classified as other combed wool under this tariff item, not as a top.
Corriedale Wool Combed Fiber
Combed fiber from Corriedale sheep, a crossbreed wool processed to align fibers for worsted spinning. This product is a combed fiber, not a top, and is used in sweater yarns, falling under this tariff item as other combed wool.
Dorset Wool Combed Fragments
Combed fragments from Dorset horn wool, cleaned and processed for handspinning yarns. These fragments are not tops but combed pieces with low ash content, and they are classified as other combed wool under this tariff item, suitable for artisan and craft use.
Lincoln Wool Combed Top
Combed top made from long-staple Lincoln wool, processed to align fibers for upholstery yarns. Although it is a top, it is classified under this tariff item as other combed wool, as the item covers all combed wool not elsewhere specified.
Merino Wool Combed Top
Combed top made from fine Merino wool, processed to align fibers and remove short ones, resulting in a continuous sliver for worsted yarn spinning. This product is classified as other combed wool under this tariff item, as it is a top of wool.