Wool for special uses
Wool, not carded or combed: > Degreased, not carbonized: > Shorn wool: > Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: > Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: > Wool for special uses
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5101.21.10.00
Unimproved Shorn Merino Wool for Felting
This is unimproved shorn wool from Merino sheep, degreased but not carbonized or further processed, with a staple length suitable for special industrial applications. It qualifies as 'wool for special uses' under HTS 5101.21.1000 because it is not finer than 46s and is certified exclusively for manufacturing felt products like floor coverings or press cloths. The clean yield is calculated per US note standards to ensure tariff accuracy.
Coarse Shorn Crossbred Wool for Floor Coverings
Degreased shorn wool from crossbred sheep, unimproved and coarser than 46s, intended solely for heavy floor coverings production. Classified under HTS 5101.21.1000 as 'wool for special uses' due to its certification for enumerated industrial felting applications and adherence to clean yield definitions. It remains uncarded and uncombed post-degreasing.
Low-Grade Shorn Wool for Papermakers' Felts
Shorn wool not finer than 46s, degreased without carbonization, sourced for papermakers' felts production under strict certification. Meets HTS 5101.21.1000 criteria as 'wool for special uses' with clean yield verified free of excess vegetable matter or ash. Unprocessed beyond degreasing for direct industrial felting.
Unimproved Wool Grease-Free for Heavy Socks
Degreased unimproved shorn wool ≤46s, certified for knit boots or heavy fulled lumbermen's socks manufacture. Falls under HTS 5101.21.1000 'wool for special uses' with bond requirements to prevent non-enumerated uses. Clean yield accounts for commercial cleaning losses per US notes.
46s Shorn Wool for Mirror Polishing Felt
Shorn wool at exactly 46s fineness, degreased and uncombed, dedicated to pressed felt for polishing plate and mirror glass. HTS 5101.21.1000 applies as certified 'wool for special uses' with precise clean content (12% moisture, low ash). No further processing beyond degreasing.
Industrial Shorn Wool for Press Cloth Felts
Degreased shorn wool not exceeding 46s, imported by felt manufacturers for press cloth production. Qualifies for HTS 5101.21.1000 'wool for special uses' tariff with mandatory bonding and clean yield verification excluding excess impurities.
Degreased Carpet Wool for Heavy Felts
Unimproved degreased shorn wool ≤46s for heavy fulled felts in floor coverings. HTS 5101.21.1000 designation requires certification and bond for special uses compliance.
Raw Shorn Wool for Lumbermen's Socks
Shorn, degreased unimproved wool certified for heavy fulled lumbermen's socks. Special uses under 5101.21.1000 with clean yield specs.
Felt-Grade Shorn Wool Uncarbonized
Uncarbonized degreased shorn wool for general felt production, ≤46s certified.
Specialty Degreased Wool for Boot Felts
Degreased wool for knit boot felts, special uses certified.