Unimproved Merino Wool Grease Wool
This is unimproved wool from Merino sheep, coarser than 46s, in its natural greasy state after degreasing but not carbonized. Classified under HTS 5101.29.65.00 as degreased, unimproved wool not finer than 46s, suitable for felt production. It meets the chapter definition of wool grown by sheep with a clean yield calculated per US notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If carbonized
Degreased and carbonized wool falls under 5101.10, as carbonizing removes vegetable matter differently, altering clean yield definition per US note (c).
If finer than 46s
Wool exceeding 46s fineness is classified separately in 5101.29.00.00, outside the 'not finer than 46s' provision.
If carded or combed
Any processing beyond degreasing, such as carding, moves it to Chapter 51 heading 5105 for woollen yarns.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File a bond as required for 'wool for special uses' under US note (d) to ensure use in permitted articles like felts
• Provide lab certification of fineness (not finer than 46s) and clean yield documentation
• Avoid misdeclaration as finer wool to prevent duty reassessment
Related Products under HTS 5101.29.65.00
Coarse Corriedale Sheep Wool Bale
Degreased Corriedale wool bales, not finer than 46s, unimproved for industrial felting applications. Falls under 5101.29.65.00 as other degreased wool not carded or combed, with clean yield per US notes for tariff calculation. Ideal for heavy floor coverings or press cloths.
Rambouillet Unimproved Wool Top
Unimproved Rambouillet wool, degreased and not carbonized, coarser than 46s for knit boot manufacturing. HTS 5101.29.65.00 applies to this non-combed wool with clean content calculated after allowances for vegetable matter per US note (b).
Border Leicester Coarse Wool Grease
Degreased Border Leicester wool not finer than 46s, unimproved for felt polishing cloths. Under 5101.29.65.00 as other degreased wool, tariffed on clean kg after commercial cleaning loss allowance up to 15%.
Romney Marsh Wool for Felting
Romney Marsh breed wool, unimproved, degreased not carbonized, not over 46s for floor coverings. HTS 5101.29.65.00 covers this coarse wool with clean yield per official definitions, free of excess foreign material.
Downs Wool Unimproved Bale
Unimproved Downs wool, coarse not finer than 46s, degreased for heavy socks production. Fits 5101.29.65.00 as non-carbonized, non-combed wool with standard clean yield computation including moisture.
Cheviot Sheep Coarse Wool
Degreased Cheviot wool not finer than 46s, unimproved for press cloth manufacturing. HTS 5101.29.65.00 for this raw wool form, tariff based on absolute clean content minus defined allowances.