Degreased Merino Wool Grease
This is degreased Merino wool grease, a byproduct extracted during the scouring process of Merino wool fleeces, left in its natural degreased state without further processing. It falls under HTS 5101.29.40 as 'other' wool not carded or combed, degreased but not carbonized, and not processed beyond degreasing. The clean yield is calculated based on official chapter definitions for wool free of vegetable matter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carbonized
Carbonized wool, even if degreased, is classified separately under the carbonized subheading regardless of further processing.
If extracted wool grease (lanolin) separated from fiber residue
Pure wool grease/lanolin is classified as animal fats in Chapter 15, not as wool fiber.
If processed beyond mere degreasing (e.g., dried or bleached)
Any processing beyond the degreased condition moves it out of the 'not processed beyond degreased' category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain laboratory certification of clean yield per US note (b) to avoid disputes on dutiable weight
• Declare exact processing state; beyond degreasing may shift to 5101.29.60
• File bonds if intending special uses to qualify for lower rates under US note (d)
Related Products under HTS 5101.29.40
Degreased Corriedale Wool Fleece
Corriedale wool fleece that has undergone degreasing (scouring) to remove natural grease and impurities but remains uncarded and uncombed. Classified under HTS 5101.29.40 as other degreased, non-carbonized wool not further processed, with duties based on clean yield content.
Degreased Romney Wool Locks
Romney breed wool locks post-degreasing, retaining natural lock structure without carding or combing, suitable for specialty felting. HTS 5101.29.40 applies to this 'other' category of degreased, non-carbonized wool not processed further.
Degreased Dorset Wool Fiber
Dorset wool fiber that is degreased but not carbonized, carded, or combed, maintaining its raw fiber integrity for handspinning or felting. Falls under HTS 5101.29.40 as other wool in degreased condition only.
Degreased Cheviot Wool Staple
Cheviot wool in staple length after degreasing, uncombed and suitable for worsted spinning systems. Classified HTS 5101.29.40 for degreased, non-carbonized 'other' wool.
Degreased Border Leicester Wool
Border Leicester longwool that has been degreased only, preserving staple length for crossbred blending. HTS 5101.29.40 covers this processing stage of other non-carbonized wool.
Degreased Karakul Wool Pelts
Karakul lamb pelts with wool degreased but skins attached, not further processed. Meets HTS 5101.29.40 as other degreased wool, calculated on clean fiber yield.