Merino Greasy Wool (48s Quality) from Canada
Greasy Merino wool shorn from Australian sheep, with a fiber fineness finer than 44s (approximately 23.5 microns or less), supplied in its natural unwashed state including some vegetable matter. It falls under HTS 5101.11.5000 as shorn wool, neither carded nor combed, finer than 44s but not exceeding 46s in quality, classified as 'other wool' excluding unimproved types. This raw material is ideal for high-end apparel yarn spinning after scouring.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
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Import Tips
• Calculate 'clean yield' per US note (b) based on absolute clean content minus allowances for vegetable matter; declare greasy weight and estimated clean kg accurately to avoid penalties
• Provide certification of wool fineness (e.g
• 48s staple test) and origin; bonds may be required if misclassified as special use wool
• Ensure no carding/combing has occurred; greasy state must be verified via lab testing to prevent reclassification to Chapter 51 processed fibers