Romney Marsh Fleece Wool

Natural greasy fleeces from Romney Marsh sheep, unprocessed beyond shearing, with typical vegetable matter content. HTS 5101.19.60 covers this as other non-fleece-washed greasy wool, ideal for rug and upholstery yarns. Not carded or combed, retaining full 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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5102.11Lower: 14% vs 35%

If degreased or scoured

Scouring removes grease, shifting to heading 5102 for shorn wool not carded/combed.

5105.29.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If combed post-processing

Combing aligns fibers for worsted yarns, classifying under combed wools in 5105.

5109.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made into yarn

Spun into yarn moves to Chapter 51 heading 5109 for wool yarns.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Document breed and origin to confirm wool definition under chapter note (a); test for ash and alcohol-soluble content

โ€ข File bonds promptly for special uses like papermakers' felts

โ€ข Watch for reclassification if any pre-cleaning occurs

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Merino Fleece Wool

Unwashed Merino sheep fleece in its natural greasy state, collected directly from shearing, containing lanolin and vegetable matter. This falls under HTS 5101.19.60 as 'other' greasy wool that is neither carded nor combed, nor specifically fleece-washed for high clean yield. It is typically used for processing into yarn after scouring.

Corriedale Greasy Wool

Greasy Corriedale breed wool clips from New Zealand farms, including dirt and grease, not subjected to carding or combing. Classified in 5101.19.60 as other greasy wool, suitable for carpet and apparel yarn production after cleaning. Excludes fine merino or special use certifications.

Dorset Greasy Wool Clips

Greasy wool clips from Dorset sheep, containing natural impurities, shipped in bales for industrial processing. Falls under 5101.19.60 as other greasy wool, neither carded/combed nor fleece-washed, used in knitting and weaving mills.

Suffolk Sheep Greasy Wool

Unwashed, greasy wool from Suffolk breed sheep, with high vegetable matter from pasture grazing. Classified 5101.19.60 for other greasy, non-processed wool, destined for carpet manufacturing after scouring and carding.

Border Leicester Raw Fleece

Raw, greasy fleeces from Border Leicester longwool sheep, unclipped beyond farm collection. HTS 5101.19.60 applies to this other greasy wool, valued for crossbreeding stock and coarse yarn production.

Cheviot Greasy Wool

Greasy Cheviot breed wool from Scottish hills, retaining full natural grease and burrs. Under 5101.19.60 as other uncombed greasy wool, processed for tweed and outerwear yarns.