Polwarth Degreased Merino Wool

Soft Polwarth breed shorn wool, degreased and finer than 44s, unprocessed further. This superfine wool adheres to clean yield standards without carbonization. HTS 5101.21.3500 applies to its processing state and quality grade.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5102.11Lower: 14% vs 35%

If from goats (fine animal hair)

Chapter note (b) excludes goat hair from 'wool'; goes to Chapter 51 heading 5102.

5101.30.30.00Same rate: 35%

If waste or garnetted

Processed wool waste classified separately from clean fibers.

5509.91.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If spun into yarn

Yarn production advances classification to Chapter 55 man-made staple if applicable, or 5100 series.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain chain of custody documents from farm to port proving shorn, degreased status only

Watch for moisture content exceeding 12% which affects clean yield calculations

Batch testing recommended for large shipments to confirm uniform fineness across lots

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