Merino Carded Wool Tops
Merino carded wool tops are fine wool fibers processed through carding machines to align them into a continuous web or sliver, ready for spinning into yarn. Classified under HTS 5105.10.00.00 as carded wool, which refers to wool that has been carded but not combed, meeting the chapter definition of natural fiber grown by sheep with a clean yield basis.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in greasy or scoured but uncarded state
Greasy wool finer than 46s falls under chapter 51 heading 5101 before carding process.
If combed after carding
Combed wool, including fragments, shifts to 5105.21 as it undergoes additional alignment beyond carding.
If certified as wool for special uses per US note (d)
Special use wool (not finer than 46s) for felt/boot manufacture qualifies for duty-free entry under bond.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide laboratory certification of clean yield as per US note (b) to qualify for the specified duty rate; discrepancies can lead to duty adjustments
• Declare exact wool type (e.g
• Merino) and ensure no vegetable matter exceeds allowable limits to prevent classification as greasy wool
Related Products under HTS 5105.10.00.00
Cheviot Carded Wool Noils
Cheviot carded wool noils are short fiber byproducts from the carding process of Scottish Cheviot wool, used in felting or blending for rugged yarns. Under HTS 5105.10.00.00, these qualify as carded wool since noils result directly from carding without combing.
Corriedale Carded Wool Waste
Corriedale carded wool waste comprises fibers generated during carding of dual-purpose Corriedale wool, ideal for low-grade felts or padding. HTS 5105.10.00.00 covers all carded wool products, including wastes, per the tariff description.
Suffolk Carded Wool Fibers
Suffolk carded wool fibers are down breed wool aligned via carding for carpet yarn production. Fits HTS 5105.10.00.00 as carded sheep wool per chapter note (a).
Lincoln Carded Wool Sliver
Long-staple Lincoln carded wool sliver for upholstery yarns, carded only. HTS 5105.10.00.00.
Dorset Carded Wool Tops
Dorset horn breed carded tops for knitting yarns. HTS 5105.10.00.00.
Border Leicester Carded Wool
Crossbred Border Leicester carded for weaving. HTS 5105.10.00.00.