South African Merino Unimproved Fleece Wool (40s)
Unimproved greasy fleece wool shorn from Merino sheep in South Africa, 40s grade, not processed beyond washing, retaining full vegetable matter and lanolin. HTS 5101.11.2000 applies to this shorn wool not finer than 40s, with duties on clean yield basis.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If laboratory retest shows fineness between 41s-46s
Slight grading differences place it in the 'other not finer than 46s' category with potentially different duty treatment.
If further processed into woven fabric before import
Woven fabrics of carded wool move to heading 5111, far from raw fiber classification.
If fine animal hair (e.g., blended with alpaca) exceeds wool dominance
Predominant fine animal hair content shifts to Chapter 51 heading 5102 per chapter note (b).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed clean yield analysis (12% moisture, low ash) as per US note (b) to ensure accurate duty assessment
• Avoid common pitfall of entering without fineness proof, risking upgrade to 5101.11.80.00 and higher rates
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with wool bonds for special end-uses like papermakers' felts
Related Products under HTS 5101.11.20.00
New Zealand Merino Unimproved Greasy Wool (36s)
This is unimproved greasy wool shorn from Merino sheep in New Zealand, graded at 36s fineness, not carded or combed, and containing natural lanolin and vegetable matter. It falls under HTS 5101.11.2000 as shorn wool that is unimproved or coarser than 40s, measured by clean yield standards for tariff purposes.
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. Classified under HTS 5101.11.2000 for unimproved or coarse shorn wool not exceeding 40s fineness, based on spindle count and clean yield.
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. It qualifies for HTS 5101.11.2000 as other wool not finer than 40s in greasy shorn form.
Uruguayan Crossbred Unimproved Wool (39s Fleece-Washed)
Fleece-washed unimproved crossbred wool from Uruguay, shorn and lightly washed, 39s grade, still greasy with impurities. HTS 5101.11.2000 covers this as greasy shorn wool not finer than 40s per clean yield metrics.