New Zealand Romney Crossbred Wool (45s)
Semi-fine greasy Romney crossbred wool at 45s quality, fleece-washed but retaining natural lanolin and dirt. Fits HTS 5101.19.50.00 for other wool finer than 44s, not carded/combed, ideal for knitting yarns. Clean yield typically 50-60% after scouring.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not finer than 46s but coarser than 44s
Fineness hierarchy in subheading 5101.19 determines exact placement.
If blended over 25% with cotton
Material composition blends shift to Chapter 52 man-made/cotton mixes.
If carbonized to remove vegetable matter
Carbonized fibers have special clean yield definition per US notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit clean yield analysis from accredited lab; discrepancies lead to duty adjustments
• Ensure proper packaging to prevent contamination—bulk bales must be labeled with origin and grade
• Watch for misdeclaration as coarser wool, which shifts to lower-duty 5101.19.40.00
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Merino Greasy Wool (46s Quality)
Greasy Merino wool finer than 44s, sourced from Australian sheep, in its natural unwashed state with some vegetable matter. Classified under HTS 5101.19.50.00 as unimproved wool, not carded or combed, exceeding the 44s fineness threshold per chapter definitions. Used primarily for high-quality apparel yarns after cleaning.
Columbia Sheep Greasy Wool (44s+)
Greasy wool from Columbia breed sheep, fineness exceeding 44s, in raw unprocessed bales. Matches HTS 5101.19.50.00 for finer unimproved wool not carded/combed. Used in US mills for blended yarns.
Bond Premium Merino Grease Wool (46s)
High-grade greasy Merino wool (46s) from Bond region Australia, unwashed and uncombed. HTS 5101.19.50.00 for wool finer than 44s in greasy state per chapter notes. Premium clean yield ~65%.
Southdown Fine Wool Fleece (44.5s)
Premium greasy Southdown fleece wool measuring 44.5s fineness, unimproved and uncombed from US heritage sheep. HTS 5101.19.50.00 applies to this 'other wool' category exceeding 44s threshold in greasy form. Suited for worsted suiting fabrics post-processing.
Corriedale Greasy Wool (46s Quality)
Greasy Corriedale wool at 46s fineness from South American flocks, not carded or combed, with typical 12% moisture. Classed in HTS 5101.19.50.00 as finer than 44s unimproved wool per spindle count. Commonly scoured for carpet and apparel blends.
Polwarth Fleece-Washed Wool (45s)
Fleece-washed Polwarth wool finer than 44s (45s grade), greasy with reduced dirt, uncombed. HTS 5101.19.50.00 covers this 'other' category in the greasy/unimproved hierarchy. Ideal for soft hand-knitting yarns.