Columbia Sheep Wool Grease (42s Unimproved)

Greasy shorn wool from Columbia sheep at 42s, within 40s-44s, neither carded nor combed. This represents standard unimproved wool for spinning, imported in raw fleece form. HTS 5101.11.40.00 matches its shorn, greasy, fineness specs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5101Same rate: 35%

If from New Zealand/Australia

Certain country-specific greasy wools have dedicated subheadings.

5202.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If blended with >50% cotton

Predominant cotton content reclassifies under Chapter 52.

5701.10.40.00Same rate: 35%

If made into knotted carpet

End product as hand-knotted carpet pile shifts to Chapter 57.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare moisture at 12% standard for clean yield; deviations require adjustment

Segregate from finer wools in storage to prevent mixing and reclassification

Track usage post-import; misuse of special entry wool triggers full duties per US note (d)(iv)

Related Products under HTS 5101.11.40.00

Merino Shorn Wool Grease (42s Grade)

Greasy shorn wool from Merino sheep with a fiber fineness of 42s, falling between 40s and 44s as measured by the blood system. This unimproved wool is neither carded nor combed, imported in its natural greasy state including fleece-washed condition. It is classified under HTS 5101.11.40.00 due to its specific micron range and unprocessed form.

Corriedale Crossbred Wool Grease (41s)

Greasy shorn wool from Corriedale sheep crosses, graded at 41s fineness (finer than 40s but not finer than 44s). This natural, unprocessed wool is suitable for yarn spinning and meets the definition of wool per chapter note (a). HTS 5101.11.40.00 applies to its unwashed greasy condition and specific grade.

Polwarth Wool Grease Unimproved (43s Grade)

Unimproved greasy shorn Polwarth wool at 43s fineness, within the 40s-44s range, imported neither carded nor combed. Grown by sheep as pure wool per chapter note (a), it's in natural fleece-washed or greasy state. Classifies under 5101.11.40.00 for its grade and unprocessed form.

Bond Wool Top Precursor Grease (40.5s)

Greasy shorn wool graded 40.5s, finer than 40s but not exceeding 44s, destined for bond top production but entered unprocessed. This sheep wool meets greasy/fleece-washed criteria without carding or combing. HTS 5101.11.40.00 covers its fineness and raw state.

Romeldale Wool Grease (44s Fineness)

Shorn Romeldale breed wool in greasy condition, precisely 44s grade (not finer than 44s). Unimproved and unprocessed, it aligns with chapter definitions for natural sheep wool. Fits HTS 5101.11.40.00 for shorn greasy wool in this fineness bracket.