Downs Coarse Shorn Wool (37s Grade)
Shorn Downs breed wool, degreased only, 37s fineness (not finer than 40s), unimproved for heavy fabric production. HTS 5101.21.1500 covers this raw, coarse wool top.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If waste from coarse wool processing
Noil or waste from unimproved coarse wool is separately classified in 5103.
If from live-sheared (not shorn) animals
Live-sheared wool has its own subheading distinct from shorn wool.
If made into knotted carpet pile
End-use as carpet shifts to Chapter 57 for specific floor coverings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure entry docs specify 'not processed beyond degreased' to avoid 5105 misclassification
• Monitor vegetable matter content per US clean yield formula to calculate accurate dutiable weight
• Avoid declaring as finer wool; penalties apply for fineness fraud
Related Products under HTS 5101.21.15.00
Unimproved Merino Shorn Wool (36s Grade)
This is shorn wool from Merino sheep, degreased but not carbonized or further processed, with a fineness not exceeding 40s (coarser than 40 microns average diameter). Classified under HTS 5101.21.1500 as unimproved wool coarser than 40s, suitable for basic textile processing into yarns for carpets or heavy fabrics.
Coarse Corriedale Shorn Wool (38s Grade)
Degreased shorn wool from Corriedale sheep, unimproved with fineness around 38s, not processed beyond degreasing and not carbonized. Fits HTS 5101.21.1500 for other wool not finer than 40s, ideal for low-grade felts, carpets, or insulation.
Unimproved Crossbred Wool Top (40s Grade)
Shorn crossbred wool, minimally processed to degreased state, fineness at 40s limit, not carded/combed or carbonized. HTS 5101.21.1500 applies to this coarse, unimproved wool for manufacturing heavy socks or floor coverings.
Rambouillet Unimproved Shorn Wool (39s)
Degreased shorn Rambouillet wool, coarse unimproved grade at 39s fineness, suitable for papermakers' felts. Under HTS 5101.21.1500 as other wool not finer than 40s, not carbonized.
Polwarth Unimproved Wool Grease-Free (40s)
Degreased Polwarth shorn wool at 40s, coarse unimproved, not carbonized, for floor coverings or socks. Matches HTS 5101.21.1500 for wool not finer than 40s.