Columbia Shorn Greasy Wool (57s)

Greasy shorn wool from Columbia breed at 57s fineness, qualifying under HTS 5101.11.60.30 for not carded/combed shorn greasy wool not finer than 58s. Medium staple for weaving, retains natural grease per chapter notes.

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.

5101.19Lower: 10% vs 35%

If broken clip greasy wool

Non-shorn broken wool uses 5101.19.80.00 for finer grades, but same fineness range differs by collection method.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 35%

If imported as woven fabric

Woven into cloth, it enters Chapter 51 fabrics (5111), complete state changes from raw material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use accredited labs for fineness spinning count verification; declare in clean kg with yield breakdown

Beware of over-declaring yield leading to higher duties

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