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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from goats (fine animal hair)
Fine animal hair like cashmere uses Chapter 51 heading 5102, not wool.
If ground into polishing powder
Processed wool waste for millstones/polishing moves to Chapter 68.
If partially carded for yarn
Any carding elevates to yarn preparation headings in 5109.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain fineness test results (Bradford system ≤46s) prior to entry for special uses qualification
• File bond relief claims promptly upon verified use in polishing felts to avoid liability
• Separate lots by intended use (e.g
• polishing vs. socks) to prevent commingling penalties
Related Products 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.
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.