Merino Fleece Wool (56s)

Greasy merino wool fleece graded at 56s fineness, not carded or combed, sourced from Australian sheep. This falls under HTS 5101.19.60.30 as it's coarser than 58s (not finer than 58s), in greasy condition including fleece-washed state with natural lanolin.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5101Same rate: 35%

If finer than 46s and certified for special uses

Qualifies as 'wool for special uses' under US note (d) for felt, boots, or felts, eligible for lower duties with bonding.

5101.29Lower: 15.3% vs 35%

If degreased/scoured but not carded/combed

Moves to clean/scoured wool heading 5101.29 when vegetable matter and lanolin are removed beyond fleece-washed state.

5105.21.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If carded but not combed

Processing into carded wool shifts classification to chapter 51 heading 5105 for semi-processed fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide clean yield certification based on official US note (b) definition, accounting for moisture, alcohol-soluble material, and ash content

โ€ข File bond if intending special uses like felt or knit boots per US note (d); ensure documentation traces usage to avoid regular duties

โ€ข Verify fineness grading (not finer than 58s) via spindle or blood system certificates to prevent misclassification to finer categories