Degreased Shorn Merino Wool (56s)
This is shorn wool from Merino sheep, degreased but not carbonized or further processed, with a fineness not exceeding 58s (56s grade). It meets the Chapter 51 definition of wool as natural fiber from sheep, classified under 5101.21.4030 due to its degreased state and lack of carding or combing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from lambs rather than mature sheep
Lambswool falls under a separate subheading even if degreased and not finer than 58s.
If carbonized during degreasing process
Carbonized wool, per US note (c), shifts to the carbonized heading regardless of fineness.
If carded or combed beyond degreased state
Any carding or combing processing moves it from raw wool (51.01) to wool tops (51.05).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain clean yield certification from a recognized lab to determine duty on clean kg basis as per US note (b)
• File a bond if intending use as 'wool for special uses' to qualify for potential duty relief under US note (d)
• Avoid misdeclaration of fineness; test fibers to confirm not finer than 58s to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 5101.21.40.30
Degreased Shorn Corriedale Wool (54s)
Shorn wool from Corriedale sheep, processed only to degreased condition without carbonizing, carding, or combing, graded at 54s fineness. As natural sheep wool per chapter note (a), it is specifically classified in 5101.21.4030 for shorn, degreased wool not finer than 58s.
Degreased Shorn Dorset Wool (58s)
Degreased shorn wool from Dorset sheep, not carbonized or carded/combed, with 58s fineness suitable for yarn spinning. Classified under HTS 5101.21.4030 as shorn wool not processed beyond degreasing and not finer than 58s, per official definitions.
Degreased Shorn Rambouillet Wool (55s)
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Degreased Shorn Border Leicester Wool (52s)
Shorn wool from Border Leicester breed, merely degreased, 52s fineness, ideal for carpet yarns. HTS 5101.21.4030 applies to this unprocessed shorn wool not finer than 58s, aligning with chapter definitions.
Degreased Shorn Suffolk Wool (57s)
Degreased shorn Suffolk sheep wool at 57s grade, not further processed, suitable for knitting yarns. As per HTS 5101.21.4030, it is shorn wool beyond greasy but not carbonized or carded, not finer than 58s.