What types of wool fall under HS-4 5101?

HS-4 5101 includes all wool that is not carded or combed, such as greasy wool, shorn wool, and carbonised wool.

How do I determine if my wool is shorn or unshorn?

Shorn wool is cut from the animal, while unshorn wool is still attached. Check your supplier's documentation for clarity.

What is the difference between greasy and degreased wool?

Greasy wool contains natural oils and dirt, while degreased wool has had these impurities removed, making it ready for processing.

Can I import fleece-washed wool under HS-4 5101?

Yes, fleece-washed wool is classified under HS-6 510119 as it is still greasy but has undergone a washing process.

What are the implications of carbonised wool classification?

Carbonised wool (HS-6 510130) is treated to remove vegetable matter, which can affect duty rates and processing requirements.

How do I find the right HS code for my wool shipment?

Review the specific characteristics of your wool, such as whether it is shorn or unshorn, greasy or degreased, to select the correct HS-6 code.

HS-4 · Heading

5101 — Wool, not carded or combed

Chapter 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 5101 when importing wool that is not carded or combed. For instance, if you're bringing in shorn greasy wool directly from a farm, this is the correct classification. It encompasses various forms of raw wool before processing.

When deciding between HS-6 lines, consider the condition of the wool. HS-6 510111 is for shorn greasy wool, while HS-6 510119 covers greasy wool that has not been shorn. If the wool is still on the animal, you’ll likely need to classify it under 510119.

If your wool has been degreased but not carbonised, you will choose between HS-6 510121 for shorn wool and HS-6 510129 for wool that is not shorn. The distinction is crucial for compliance and duty rates.

For carbonised wool, use HS-6 510130. This line is specifically for wool that has undergone a carbonisation process, which is a treatment to remove vegetable matter.

Keywords & topics

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HS-4 5101 · wool not carded or combed · greasy wool · shorn wool · degreased wool · carbonised wool · wool classification · import wool · wool trade · wool HS codes · fleece-washed wool · animal hair imports · wool processing · wool import regulations

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Shorn greasy wool from sheep farms (HS-6 510111)
Unshorn greasy wool, including fleece-washed (HS-6 510119)
Shorn, degreased wool, ready for processing (HS-6 510121)
Unshorn, degreased wool, not carbonised (HS-6 510129)
Carbonised wool for textile manufacturing (HS-6 510130)

Common questions

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What is HS-4 5101 used for?
How to classify greasy wool for import?
Difference between shorn and unshorn wool HS codes?
What does degreased wool mean in HS classification?
How to import carbonised wool?
What are the duty rates for wool imports?
Is fleece-washed wool classified differently?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of wool fall under HS-4 5101?: HS-4 5101 includes all wool that is not carded or combed, such as greasy wool, shorn wool, and carbonised wool.
How do I determine if my wool is shorn or unshorn?: Shorn wool is cut from the animal, while unshorn wool is still attached. Check your supplier's documentation for clarity.
What is the difference between greasy and degreased wool?: Greasy wool contains natural oils and dirt, while degreased wool has had these impurities removed, making it ready for processing.
Can I import fleece-washed wool under HS-4 5101?: Yes, fleece-washed wool is classified under HS-6 510119 as it is still greasy but has undergone a washing process.
What are the implications of carbonised wool classification?: Carbonised wool (HS-6 510130) is treated to remove vegetable matter, which can affect duty rates and processing requirements.
How do I find the right HS code for my wool shipment?: Review the specific characteristics of your wool, such as whether it is shorn or unshorn, greasy or degreased, to select the correct HS-6 code.

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