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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
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5102.11Lower: 16.5% vs 37.5%

If greasy shorn wool

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

5105Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If combed for worsted spinning

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

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

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

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