Australian Polwarth Greasy Wool (45s)

Greasy shorn wool from Polwarth sheep in Australia, 45s fineness for soft knitwear, unwashed with natural grease. Fits HTS 5101.11.5000 as shorn, greasy 'other wool' finer than 44s, not carded/combed. Popular for babywear and high-count yarns post-cleaning.

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.

5102.11Lower: 14% vs 35%

If from goats (mohair)

Mohair is fine animal hair (US note, Chapter 51), separate from sheep wool in 5102.

5101.21Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If sold as fleece-washed

Partial washing changes state from greasy (5101.11) to washed (5101.21).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bundle with commercial invoice detailing bloodstock/origin (e.g

Polwarth); helps distinguish from unimproved

Watch for shrinkage in cleaning ops; declare conservative clean yield to prevent underpayment claims

No duty on waste/byproducts if used for permitted articles, but track via records

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