Border Leicester Wool Combed Fiber
Combed fiber from Border Leicester crossbred sheep, processed to align the wool fibers and remove vegetable matter, resulting in a sliver suitable for worsted spinning. This product is classified as other combed wool under tariff item 5105.29.00, as it is not presented as a wool top.
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 fiber is carded rather than combed
Carded wool is classified separately from combed wool under the tariff.
If the combed wool is presented in the form of a top
Wool tops are a distinct product form and have their own tariff item.
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 fiber is clearly labeled as combed wool, not a top, to avoid misclassification
• Declare the wool's country of origin, as imports from certain countries may be subject to preferential tariff treatments under Canada's trade agreements
• Keep records of the combing process to demonstrate the fiber has been processed beyond simple carding
Related Products under Tariff item 5105.29.00
Cheviot Wool Combed Sliver
Combed sliver made from Cheviot hill wool, a medium-coarse fiber processed to remove vegetable matter and align the fibers for use in tweed yarns. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top.
Columbia Wool Combed Sliver
Combed sliver from Columbia breed wool, a dual-purpose fiber processed for use in rug yarns, with vegetable matter removed and fibers aligned. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not presented as a top.
Corriedale Wool Combed Fiber
Combed fiber from Corriedale crossbreed wool, processed to create parallel fibers for worsted spinning, commonly used in sweater yarns. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top.
Dorset Wool Combed Fragments
Combed fragments from Dorset horn wool, processed for handspinning yarns, with low ash content and cleaned to remove vegetable matter. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool in fragments, as it is not a top.
Lincoln Wool Combed Top
Combed top made from long-staple Lincoln wool, processed for use in upholstery yarns, with fibers aligned and cleaned. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top in the traditional sense but rather a combed sliver.
Merino Wool Combed Top
Combed top made from Merino wool, a fine fiber processed through combing to align fibers and remove short ones, resulting in a continuous sliver for worsted yarn spinning. This product is classified under tariff item 5105.29.00 as other combed wool, as it is not a top in the context of this tariff item.