Merino Degreased Wool Top
Degreased Merino wool finer than 44s, sourced from Australian sheep, processed only to remove grease without carding or combing. It falls under HTS 5101.29.3500 as unimproved wool finer than 44s, not processed beyond degreasing, meeting the clean yield standards for fine wool fibers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carbonized during processing
Carbonized wool falls under a separate subheading in 5101.10, as carbonization alters the condition beyond simple degreasing.
If carded or combed after degreasing
Any carding or combing moves it to Chapter 51 heading 5105 for wool tops and other combed wool.
If coarser than 44s but not finer than 46s
Fineness determines the specific subheading; wool 44s or coarser stays in 5101.29.1000.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain clean yield certification from a recognized wool testing lab to verify the absolute clean content meets US note (b) standards
• Provide detailed fiber fineness test results (e.g
• micron count <23 for finer than 44s) to avoid reclassification
• File bonds if intending special uses, but note this wool's fineness excludes it from 'wool for special uses' provisions
Related Products under HTS 5101.29.35.00
New Zealand Fine Crossbred Wool Grease-Free
High-quality crossbred wool from New Zealand, finer than 44s, degreased but otherwise unprocessed, ideal for worsted yarn production. Classified under HTS 5101.29.3500 for other degreased wool finer than 44s, excluding carbonized or further processed fibers.
South African Merino Uncarbonized Wool Fiber
Premium Merino wool from South Africa, graded finer than 44s, degreased only to remove natural lanolin, retaining full clean yield integrity. HTS 5101.29.3500 applies to this unimproved, non-carbonized fine wool not further processed.
Australian 23-Micron Degreased Wool
Ultra-fine 23-micron Australian wool, finer than 44s equivalent, degreased for cleanliness but uncombed and uncarded. Fits HTS 5101.29.3500 as other degreased wool finer than 44s, used in luxury suiting yarns.
Uruguayan Fine Wool Scoured Fiber
Scoured (degreased) Uruguayan wool finer than 44s, free of vegetable matter impurities, ready for spinning without further cleaning. Classified in HTS 5101.29.3500 for non-carbonized, unimproved fine wool.
Patagonian Merino Degummed Wool
Degummed Merino wool from Patagonia, Argentina, exceeding 44s fineness, minimally processed to remove gum and grease. HTS 5101.29.3500 covers this as other finer-than-44s degreased wool, excluding special use categories.
Tasmanian Superfine Wool Unscoured Beyond Grease
Tasmanian superfine wool (finer than 44s), processed solely by degreasing, preserving natural crimp for yarn quality. Meets HTS 5101.29.3500 criteria for unimproved, non-carbonized fine wool.