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.
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 product is presented as a wool top
Wool tops are classified separately from other combed wool.
If the wool is carded instead of combed
Carded wool is classified under a different 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
• Confirm that the product is not classified as a wool top, which would fall under a different tariff item
• Ensure the combing process meets the definition of combed wool under the Customs Tariff
• If the wool is imported for worsted spinning, consider whether it qualifies for any preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements
Related Products under Tariff item 5105.29.00
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.
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.