Degreased Crossbred Wool (55s)
Crossbred wool varieties, degreased to clean condition, 55s grade, uncarded and non-carbonized. Classed in HTS 5101.29.40.30 as degreased wool not finer than 58s, other than specified exclusions. Popular for industrial felt production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not degreased (greasy)
Greasy wool (shorn, unwashed) stays in 5101.10, prior to any degreasing.
If woven into fabric sets
Fabric production changes to 5112; sets with multiple fabrics may use composite rates.
If made into knotted carpets
End-use as carpet fabric shifts to Chapter 57, kelem or schumacks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Prepare for clean yield sampling at entry; discrepancies lead to duty recalculation
• Label bales clearly with fineness and processing status to prevent inspection delays
• Consider special use certification if for felts, reducing effective duty via bond
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Degreased Merino Wool Top (56s)
This is degreased Merino wool top graded at 56s fineness, not carded or combed, and processed only beyond degreasing in minimal cleaning. It falls under HTS 5101.29.40.30 as wool not finer than 58s, in its degreased condition without further processing like carding. Used primarily for spinning into yarns for apparel.
Degreased Corriedale Wool (54s)
Degreased Corriedale wool at 54s fineness, not carded or combed, minimally processed beyond degreasing to remove grease and impurities. Classified under HTS 5101.29.40.30 for wool not finer than 58s in degreased, non-carbonized state. Ideal for carpet yarns and heavy fabrics.
Degreased Dorset Wool (58s)
Dorset wool degreased only, at maximum 58s fineness, not subjected to carding, combing, or carbonizing. Directly matches HTS 5101.29.40.30 for non-finer degreased wool in basic processed state. Suited for blending in upholstery yarns.
Degreased Cheviot Wool (57s)
Cheviot wool, degreased without carbonizing, fineness of 57s, not carded or combed. Perfectly aligns with HTS 5101.29.40.30 for other degreased wools not exceeding 58s fineness. Used in high-quality suiting yarns.
Degreased Border Leicester Wool (53s)
Border Leicester wool degreased to remove impurities, 53s grade, no carding or further processing. HTS 5101.29.40.30 applies to this not-finer-than-58s degreased sheep wool. Prized for weaving yarns.
Degreased Romney Wool Grease-Free (52s)
Romney breed wool, degreased to remove lanolin, graded 52s, neither carded nor combed nor carbonized. Fits HTS 5101.29.40.30 precisely as other degreased wool not finer than 58s, unprocessed further. Commonly used in knitting yarns for outerwear.