Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s
Wool, not carded or combed: > Degreased, not carbonized: > Other: > Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: > Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: > Other: > Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 5101.29.15.00
Merino Crossbred Unimproved Wool Grease Wool
This is unimproved wool from Merino crossbred sheep, not finer than 40s, supplied in its natural greasy state after basic degreasing but not carbonized or further processed. It falls under HTS 5101.29.15.00 as degreased unimproved wool or other wool coarser than 40s, measured by clean yield, ideal for heavy-duty textile applications like felts. The wool retains natural lanolin and is suitable for manufacturers needing raw fiber for specialized uses such as floor coverings or knit boots.
Cheviot Unimproved Wool Top Clips
Unimproved Cheviot wool clips, not finer than 40s, degreased but unprocessed further, harvested from shoulder and neck areas of sheep. Classified under HTS 5101.29.15.00 for its coarse staple length and low grade, suitable for coarse yarns in rugs or industrial felts. It meets the 'other wool not finer than 40s' criteria based on clean yield after commercial cleaning allowance.
Blackface Scotch Unimproved Wool Fleeces
Coarse Blackface Scotch sheep fleeces, unimproved and not finer than 40s, degreased only without carbonizing or carding. This wool under HTS 5101.29.15.00 is valued for its durability in heavy felled products like lumbermen's socks or press cloths. Its clean yield complies with US definitions, excluding over 0.5% ash and alcohol-soluble materials.
Romney Marsh Coarse Wool Grease Bale
Romney Marsh breed wool in 400kg bales, unimproved, not over 40s fineness, degreased but retaining grease for processing. HTS 5101.29.15.00 applies to this long-staple coarse wool used in carpet yarns and felts. Clean yield is calculated per statutory allowances for vegetable matter and commercial cleaning loss.
Lincoln Longwool Unimproved Degreased Fiber
Long staple Lincoln Longwool, unimproved grade not finer than 40s, commercially degreased without carbonization. Fits HTS 5101.29.15.00 for raw wool entering US for coarse fabric production like upholstery or mats. Meets clean content standards with ≤1.5% alcohol extractables and 12% moisture.
Downs Coarse Wool Unimproved Clips
Southdowns coarse wool clips, not exceeding 40s fineness, degreased in origin country without further treatment. Under HTS 5101.29.15.00, this unimproved wool suits press cloth and heavy sock production. Clean yield accounts for 60% of vegetable matter in statutory formula.
Border Leicester Unimproved Wool Grease
Border Leicester longwool in grease form post-degreasing, coarse not finer than 40s, unimproved variety. HTS 5101.29.15.00 covers this for import into bonded facilities making floor coverings. Adheres to clean yield definition excluding commercial cleaning losses up to 15%.
Cotswold Unimproved Longwool Fiber
Traditional Cotswold breed unimproved longwool fiber, degreased, ≤40s fineness for specialty felts. Precisely matches HTS 5101.29.15.00 as other coarse degreased wool not further processed. High vegetable tolerance in clean yield computation per US notes.
Shetland Coarse Unimproved Wool
Shetland Islands coarse wool, unimproved not finer than 40s, basic degreased condition. HTS 5101.29.15.00 designation for raw material in mirror polishing felts. Clean yield formula applied with 0.5% absolute content allowance.