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.
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If knitted or crocheted into fabric
Post-greasy processing into woven/knit fabrics changes chapter heading.
If containing brush-making hair or bristles
Chapter notes exclude brush hair from wool definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact bloodstock grade (e.g
• 44.5s) with test reports to match tariff description
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden bales for phytosanitary compliance
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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.
New Zealand Romney Crossbred Wool (45s)
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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%.
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.