44s Merino Greasy Wool
Greasy wool from Merino sheep with a fineness grade of 44s (diameter around 23-24 microns), not carded or combed, in its raw fleece-washed state. Classified under HTS 5101.19.4000 as 'other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s' within unimproved or coarse wools not exceeding 46s. Used primarily for weaving into apparel fabrics or felts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coarser than 40s
Wool not finer than 40s falls under a separate subheading for lower-grade greasy wool.
If carded or combed
Processing beyond greasy state (e.g., carding) moves it to Chapter 51 heading 5101.29 for semi-processed wool.
If fully carbonized
Carbonized wool fibers, considered clean yield as entered per US note (c), classify under heading 5105.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Calculate duties using 'clean yield' per US note (b), providing lab certification of fiber fineness and yield; file bond if destined for special uses like felts under US note (d)
• Common pitfall: misstating vegetable matter content leads to duty adjustments
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