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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not finer than 40s but designated unimproved
Coarser unimproved wools have separate subheading in the hierarchy.
If yarn waste from this grade
Waste or garnetted stock from processing shifts to heading 5109.
If knitted or crocheted fabric
Fabric production advances classification to Chapter 51 woven/knitted fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide shear date and storage conditions to prove greasy state unchanged
• Audit risk high for fineness; retain third-party grading certificates
• For felt/polishing uses, enter under special provisions with bond to optimize duties
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.
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.