Merino Fleece Wool Greasy
Greasy Merino wool fleece finer than 58s, shorn directly from sheep and not carded or combed, containing natural lanolin and impurities. Classified under HTS 5101.19.6060 as greasy wool other than fleece-washed, with fineness suitable for high-quality apparel yarns. The clean yield is calculated based on official chapter definitions excluding vegetable matter and foreign impurities.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from live sheep
Wool shorn from live sheep (not slaughtered) falls under the specific subheading for such greasy wool, differing from general 'other' greasy wool.
If not finer than 58s
Coarser wool grades (58s or coarser) are classified separately within greasy wool not carded or combed.
If carded or combed post-processing
Once processed beyond greasy state through carding or combing, wool moves to Chapter 51 heading 5105 for semi-worked wool.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain laboratory certification of wool fineness (finer than 58s) and clean yield prior to entry to avoid reclassification
• File bonds if intending use as 'wool for special uses' under US notes
• Declare actual greasy weight and compute duties on clean kg as per chapter definitions
Related Products under HTS 5101.19.60.60
New Zealand Romney Cross Greasy Wool
Greasy Romney crossbreed wool from New Zealand, finer than 58s, in its natural unwashed state with lanolin and dirt, not carded or combed. Fits HTS 5101.19.6060 for other greasy wool of fine quality used in worsted spinning systems. Clean yield determination follows US note (b) specifications for absolute clean content.
Australian Merino 60s Greasy Wool
Premium Australian Merino wool graded 60s (finer than 58s) in greasy condition, unprocessed beyond shearing, retaining natural oils and VM (vegetable matter). HTS 5101.19.6060 applies to this fine greasy wool other than fleece-washed, ideal for suiting fabrics. Duties assessed on clean yield per official definitions.
South African Fine Merino Greasy Wool
Greasy fine Merino wool from South Africa, exceeding 58s fineness, shipped in bales without carding or combing, including natural grease and impurities. Classified in 5101.19.6060 as other greasy wool for premium yarn production. Chapter notes define wool and clean yield precisely for duty computation.
Patagonian Merino Greasy Fleece
Greasy Merino fleece from Patagonia region, fine micron count finer than 58s, unwashed and uncombed for top-end textile mills. HTS 5101.19.6060 covers this as other greasy wool, with duties on clean kg yield after allowances for VM and processing loss.