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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carbonized
Carbonized wool, even degreased, shifts to 5101.21 as it undergoes acid treatment to remove vegetable matter, changing processing state.
If carded but not combed
Carding aligns fibers, moving it from raw Chapter 51 greige to semi-processed wools in heading 5105.
If woven into fabric
Once woven into fabric, it becomes a textile product under Chapter 51 heading 5112, no longer raw fiber.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield and fineness (not finer than 58s) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation proves degreased but not carbonized or carded status; common pitfall is insufficient proof of processing level
• File bonds if intending special uses to leverage lower duties, with strict end-use compliance
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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)
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Degreased Crossbred Wool (55s)
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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)
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Degreased Romney Wool Grease-Free (52s)
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