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.
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 wool is gathered rather than shorn
Gathered wool (pulled from live sheep) falls under a separate subheading from shorn wool in 5101.21.
If carbonized after degreasing
Carbonized degreased wool, even if unimproved and coarse, moves to the carbonized heading 5101.29.
If carded or combed beyond degreased state
Any carding or combing processing advances the wool to Chapter 51 heading 5105 for woollen yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and fiber fineness (not finer than 40s) to comply with US note definitions
• File a bond if intending use as 'wool for special uses' (e.g
• felts, boots) to potentially lower duties
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring fineness, which could shift to higher-duty finer wool subheadings
Related Products under HTS 5101.21.15.00
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.
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.