Merino Shorn Wool Degreased
Degreased shorn wool from Merino sheep, finer than 44s, not carded or combed and unprocessed beyond degreasing. This high-quality fine wool meets the clean yield standards and falls under HTS 5101.21.3500 due to its fineness and minimal processing. Ideal for premium yarn production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If gathered by hand from live animals
Shorn wool is from sheared sheep (5101.21), while pulled wool from live shearing goes to 5101.11.
If coarser than 46s
Fineness determines subheading; wool not finer than 46s falls under 5101.29.
If carded or combed
Any carding or combing processing moves wool to Chapter 51 heading 5105 for wool tops.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain laboratory certification of clean yield and fineness (finer than 44s) prior to import to avoid reclassification
• File bonds if intending use in special applications like felts; otherwise standard duties apply
• Verify no carbonization has occurred as this changes classification to scoured wool headings
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Corriedale Fine Shorn Wool Degreased
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Polwarth Degreased Merino Wool
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Columbia Fine Wool Degreased
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Finnish Landrace Degreased Wool
High-luster Finnish Landrace shorn wool, degreased and finer than 44s. No carding, combing, or further processing applied. Meets all chapter note criteria for HTS 5101.21.3500 raw wool import.
Rambouillet Degreased Shorn Wool
Premium degreased shorn Rambouillet wool finer than 44s, unprocessed beyond degreasing stage. This fine wool variety complies with US note definitions for clean yield and is classified under 5101.21.3500 for its superior micron count. Used primarily for high-end apparel yarns.
Saxon Merino Degreased Shorn Wool
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