Unimproved Merino Wool Grease Wool
This is unimproved wool from Merino sheep, harvested in its natural greasy state without any processing beyond shearing, classified under HTS 5101.30.65.00 as unimproved wool not finer than 46s and carbonized. It meets the chapter definition of wool grown by sheep and is intended for special uses like felt production after cleaning to achieve clean yield.
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 not carbonized
Non-carbonized unimproved wool or wool not finer than 46s falls under the non-carbonized subheading.
If shorn coarse wool from live animals
Shorn coarse animal hair (not fine wool) that's carbonized goes to 5101.30.30 instead of wool headings.
If carded or combed post-import
Once processed beyond uncarded/uncombed state, it shifts to Chapter 51 wool yarns or tops.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• File a bond as required for 'wool for special uses' to ensure it's only used in permitted manufactures like felts or knit boots
• Provide certification of clean yield based on absolute clean content, vegetable matter, and commercial cleaning loss allowances
• Avoid misdeclaration as finer wool; test fiber diameter to confirm not finer than 46s to prevent duty upgrades
Related Products under HTS 5101.30.65.00
Carbonized Crossbred Wool Coarse Staple
Carbonized crossbred wool staple fibers from mixed sheep breeds, unimproved and coarser than 46s, suitable for heavy felled products. Classified in HTS 5101.30.65.00 due to its carbonized state, lack of carding/combing, and meeting 'other wool not finer than 46s' criteria per chapter notes.
Unimproved Corriedale Wool Carbonized Bale
Bales of carbonized unimproved Corriedale wool, a dual-purpose breed yielding coarse fibers not exceeding 46s fineness. Falls under HTS 5101.30.65.00 as 'unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s' in carbonized, uncarded form per HTS hierarchy and chapter wool definition.
Coarse Dorset Wool Carbonized Grease
Carbonized grease wool from Dorset sheep, unimproved with staple length suited for coarse yarns under 46s. HTS 5101.30.65.00 applies to this uncarded, non-combed wool per definitions excluding finer or improved varieties.
Carbonized Romney Wool Unimproved Locks
Short lock fibers of carbonized unimproved Romney wool, coarse grade not finer than 46s, for press cloth production. Classified under HTS 5101.30.65.00 as carbonized 'other wool' meeting clean yield standards post-commercial cleaning.
Suffolk Breed Coarse Wool Carbonized
Carbonized coarse wool from meat-focused Suffolk sheep, unimproved and ≤46s, in bales for heavy sock felting. HTS 5101.30.65.00 covers this per hierarchy: wool, carbonized, other coarse unimproved.
Unimproved Cheviot Wool Carbonized Fiber
Carbonized fiber lots from unimproved Cheviot sheep wool, coarse not over 46s for polishing felts. Fits HTS 5101.30.65.00 as uncarded/combed, carbonized coarse wool per official notes.