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.
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 fineness between 40s and 46s
Wool slightly finer (40s-46s) has its own subheading within the same 'not finer than 46s' group.
If not degreased (dirty/greasy)
Non-degreased shorn wool remains in 5101.30; the degreasing step defines the subheading.
If semi-processed into waste for yarn spinning
Processed wool waste or garnetted stock moves to 5109, away from clean raw wool.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit affidavits confirming no processing beyond degreasing to stay in 5101; document origin breed
• For special uses (knit boots, felts), secure bond and track end-use to avoid regular duty payment
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.
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.
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.
Rambouillet Unimproved Shorn Wool (39s)
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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.