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South African Merino Degreased Shorn Wool (Finer than 58s)

High-quality degreased shorn wool from South African Merino flocks, certified finer than 58s, not carded or combed. This clean fiber is used in luxury apparel and technical textiles. Precisely matches 5101.21.40.60 as shorn, degreased, fine wool.

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 greasy shorn wool

Greasy condition (pre-degreasing) wool uses Chapter 51 heading 5102 regardless of fineness.

5105Lower: 10% vs 35%

If combed for worsted spinning

Combed wool for worsted system moves to dedicated combed wool subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

South African veterinary certificates mandatory; ensure matches US clean yield moisture/ash specifications

Document bale-by-bale clean yield percentages to support declared value and avoid disputes