Cheviot Unimproved Greasy Wool
Unimproved greasy wool from Cheviot sheep, coarse grade not finer than 40s, with high vegetable matter content. Falls under HTS 5101.19.2000 for greasy unimproved wool used in heavy fabrics and floor coverings. Imported in bale form for scouring.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as wool for special uses with bond
Special uses subheading offers duty relief for certified applications like felts, separate from general unimproved.
If shorn from live animals and carded/combed
Processing beyond greasy (carding/combing) shifts to Chapter 51 heading 5102 for semi-processed wool.
If imported as woven fabric from this wool
End product as fabric changes from raw material (5101) to textile fabric (51 Chapter 51).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed clean yield documentation from accredited labs to avoid disputes on duty assessment
• Ensure fleece-washed status; fully greasy only qualifies here, not cleaned variants
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