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.

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.

5101.29.10.00Same rate: 35%

If 44s to 46s fineness

The tariff distinguishes by spin count; 44s-46s wool is in 5101.29.1000, while finer goes to .3500.

5001.00.00Same rate: 35%

If mistakenly identified as silk rather than wool

Material composition error; silk is Chapter 50, wool strictly Chapter 51 per chapter notes.

5101.30.10.00Same rate: 35%

If processed beyond degreasing, like partially carbonized

Any additional processing shifts to 5101.30 for carbonized or bleached wool.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact clean yield percentage based on moisture (12%), alcohol-soluble (1.5%), and ash (<0.5%) content per US notes

Avoid common pitfalls like undervaluation by providing supplier certificates for wool blood grade and origin

Segregate from coarser wools in shipments to prevent commingling and reclassification risks

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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.

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.