Merino Wool Fingering Weight Yarn
This premium fingering weight yarn is made from 100% Merino wool fibers with an average diameter of 17.5 microns, put up in 50g skeins for retail sale. It contains over 85% wool by weight, ideal for knitting delicate socks, shawls, and baby garments. Classified under HTS 5109.10.80.00 due to its fine wool fiber size and retail packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If average fiber diameter exceeds 18.5 microns
Coarser wool fibers >18.5 microns shift to the other fine wool yarn category in the same heading.
If not put up for retail sale, in bulk cones
Yarn exceeding 5,000m/kg or not retail-packaged falls under woven fabric headings, not Chapter 51 retail yarn.
If imported as uncombed fine wool top instead of spun yarn
Unprocessed wool tops or slivers precede yarn in Chapter 51 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber diameter certification from supplier to confirm ≤18.5 microns for this subheading
• Ensure retail packaging (e.g
• ≤500g skeins) and ≥85% wool content via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide clean yield documentation if disputed, as per US notes, to prevent duty adjustments
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Fine Merino Wool Lace Weight Yarn
Ultra-fine lace weight yarn from Merino wool averaging 16.8 microns, packaged in 100g balls for retail crafters. Exceeds 85% wool content, perfect for heirloom lace shawls and delicate accessories. Fits HTS 5109.10.80.00 for its superfine fiber and retail presentation.
Superwash Merino DK Weight Yarn
Machine-washable DK weight yarn from superwash Merino wool (18.0 microns average), in 100g retail skeins. 100% wool content exceeds 85%, treated for durability in retail knitting projects like sweaters. Classifies under HTS 5109.10.80.00 for fine fiber retail yarn.
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Fine Yak Wool Worsted Weight Yarn
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Cascade Ultra Fine Wool Yarn
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