Merino Wool Combed Top
Merino wool combed top is fine wool fiber processed through combing to align fibers and remove short ones, resulting in a continuous sliver used in worsted yarn spinning. It falls under HTS 5105.29.00.00 as 'other combed wool' excluding wool tops, typically for high-quality apparel yarns. This clean yield wool meets chapter definitions for wool grown by sheep.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If presented as continuous untwisted sliver
Qualifies as 'wool tops' which have distinct tariff treatment from other combed wool fragments.
If only carded, not combed
Carded wool (noils included) falls under Chapter heading 5101, prior to combing process.
If containing 400+ meters per kg
Very fine carded/combed wool over specific fineness threshold shifts to separate subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify clean yield documentation as per US notes to avoid duty adjustments; declare exact wool type (e.g
• Merino) for proper classification; bond may be required if resembling special uses wool
Related Products under HTS 5105.29.00.00
Romney Wool Combed Sliver
Romney breed wool combed into sliver form, coarser than Merino, used for knitting yarns and carpets. Classified under 5105.29.00.00 as other combed wool, processed to remove vegetable matter per clean yield standards. Ideal for semi-worsted systems in textile manufacturing.
Corriedale Wool Combed Fiber
Corriedale crossbreed wool, combed to parallel fibers for worsted spinning, common in sweater yarns. HTS 5105.29.00.00 covers this 'other combed wool' meeting clean yield criteria (vegetable matter removed). Used by mills for medium-grade apparel.
Suffolk Wool Combed Top Ends
Suffolk wool combed fragments or top ends, byproduct of top making, used in woolen yarns. Falls under 5105.29.00.00 as other combed wool in fragments, cleaned to chapter specifications. Suitable for felts and blends.
Columbia Wool Combed Sliver
Columbia breed wool combed sliver for rug yarns, dual-purpose fiber cleaned per US clean yield definition. HTS 5105.29.00.00 for other combed wools not tops. Long staple suits machine processing.
Rambouillet Wool Combed Fiber
Fine Rambouillet wool combed for suit fabrics, aligned fibers post-cleaning to 12% moisture spec. Under 5105.29.00.00 as other combed wool, excluding tops. Premium for worsted suiting.
Dorset Wool Combed Fragments
Dorset horn wool combed fragments for handspinning yarns, cleaned with low ash content. HTS 5105.29.00.00 covers these combed wool pieces not tops. Artisan and craft supply.