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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coarser, not finer than 40s
Wool coarser than 40s (e.g., 38s or below) shifts to the prior subheading within greasy shorn unimproved wool.
If degreased or scoured
Cleaned or scoured wool (not greasy) moves to heading 5101.21, as it no longer includes natural grease.
If carded but not combed
Processing beyond greasy state into carded form changes classification to Chapter 51 semi-worked wools.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate duties using 'clean yield' per US note (b), providing lab test results for wool content, moisture, and impurities
• File bond if entering as 'wool for special uses' under US note (d) for felt, carpets, or heavy socks to defer higher duties
• Verify fiber fineness via standard blood/spinning count tests to confirm 40s-44s range and avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 5101.11.40.00
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.
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.