Merino Shorn Greasy Wool (56s)
This is shorn greasy wool from Merino sheep, graded at 56s fineness (not finer than 58s), in its natural unwashed state excluding fleece-washed. It falls under HTS 5101.11.60.30 as shorn wool that is greasy, not carded or combed, and coarser than 58s per chapter definitions of wool fiber grading. Primarily used for spinning into yarns for apparel.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fleece-washed instead of greasy
Fleece-washed wool moves to 5101.21 as it's partially cleaned, changing from greasy category while keeping shorn, not-finer-than-58s status.
If from sheep broken into clip rather than shorn
Broken clip wool classifies under 5101.19.60.30 for the same fineness, as shorn wool specifically requires intact shorn fleeces per heading notes.
If imported as woven fabric rather than raw fiber
Once woven into fabric from this wool, it shifts to Chapter 51 woven fabrics (5112), no longer raw greasy wool.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide clean yield calculations per US note (b) with lab certification for fiber content and grading; declare exact fineness (e.g
• 56s) to avoid reclassification
• File bonds if intending special uses like felts to defer duties
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Corriedale Shorn Greasy Wool (58s)
Greasy shorn wool from Corriedale sheep at 58s fineness, unwashed and not carded or combed, meeting 'not finer than 58s' for HTS 5101.11.60.30. This dual-purpose wool is greasy including natural lanolin, ideal for carpet and apparel yarns. Fits chapter definition of wool from sheep.
Romney Shorn Greasy Wool (54s)
Shorn greasy Romney wool graded 54s (not finer than 58s), in natural uncombed state for HTS 5101.11.60.30. Known for long staple suitable for knitting yarns, it's greasy with natural impurities as per US clean yield definitions. Used in sweaters and upholstery.
Columbia Shorn Greasy Wool (57s)
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Downs Shorn Greasy Wool (55s)
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Cheviot Shorn Greasy Wool (52s)
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Border Leicester Shorn Greasy Wool (53s)
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