HS Code 5101.29 : Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
Tariff data verified: July 2026
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for wool, not carded or combed, degreased, not carbonized, other is 5101.29. Under the 2026 United States (USITC HTS), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [USITC HTS Tariff Schedule 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Subheading .29
.29
Degreased, not carbonized, Other
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
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United States (USITC HTS 2026)
5101.29
Representative General Duty
Free
(rates range Free–6.5¢/kg + 5.3% across national sub-lines)
Verified July 2026 · USITC Source
MODULE 5: US IMPORT DUTY & FEE BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
Federal Import VAT / GST
0.00%
US Has NO Federal VAT
Notice: Duty rates and trade remedies change frequently (Section 301, Section 232, anti-dumping orders, de minimis thresholds). Duty calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Always verify exact rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or a licensed customs broker prior to import.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)
China Section 301 Tariff Status
0% Additional Duty (Exempt)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
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| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| P | United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) | Free | Must meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| KR | U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) | Free | Direct shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin. |
| AU | U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement | Free | Wholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA. |
| A / D | GSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) | Free | 35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other
MODULE 11: Official CBP CROSS Binding Classification Rulings
No official CBP CROSS classification precedents indexed for subheading 510129 yet.
US National HTS Tariff Lines (5101.29)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5101.29 | Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 5101.29.10.00 | Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition, Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s, Wool for special uses | Free | Free | Free, under bond | cy kg |
| 5101.29.15.00 | Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition, Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s, Other, Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s | Free | Free | 59.6¢/clean kg | cy kg |
| 5101.29.30.00 | Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition, Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s, Other, Other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s | Free | Free | 70.6¢/clean kg | cy kg |
| 5101.29.35.00 | Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition, Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s, Other, Other wool, finer than 44s | Free | Free | 81.6¢/clean kg | cy kg |
| 5101.29.40 | Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition, Other | 20.6¢/clean kg | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 81.6¢/clean kg | — |
| 5101.29.40.30 | Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition, Other, Not finer than 58s | Free | Free | Rate on request | cy kg |
| 5101.29.40.60 | Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition, Other, Finer than 58s | Free | Free | Rate on request | cy kg |
| 5101.29.65.00 | Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Other, Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s | Free | Free | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | kg |
| 5101.29.70.00 | Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other, Other, Other | 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | kg |
💡 U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Duty-Saver
HTS General Note 3(c) EligibleMerchandise under HS 5101.29 may qualify for reduced or duty-free preferential rates under U.S. Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, KORUS, Australia FTA, Israel FTA, Chile FTA, etc.) when meeting statutory Rules of Origin:
| 10-Digit HTS | MFN Rate (General) | Preferential / FTA Rate (Special Program) |
|---|---|---|
| 5101.29.40.30 | 20.6¢/clean kg | AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
| 5101.29.40.60 | 20.6¢/clean kg | AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement E: Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA) IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
| 5101.29.70.00 | 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% | AU: United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement BH: United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement CL: United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement CO: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement IL: United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement JO: United States-Jordan Free Trade Agreement KR: U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS) MA: United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement OM: United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement P: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA / CUSMA / T-MEC) PA: United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement PE: United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement S: United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) SG: United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement |
📜 Certificate of Origin Requirement: Preferential tariff treatment requires a valid Certificate of Origin demonstrating compliance with product-specific Rules of Origin (tariff shift or Regional Value Content). Eligibility is not automatic — verify origin rules at HTS General Note 3(c) Authority.
Informational lookup only — not legal, customs, or compliance advice. Verify official FTA eligibility with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and a licensed customs broker before claiming preference on entry.
US 10-Digit Statistical HTS Breakout (5101.29)
8 Declarable Lines · USITC 2026
⚠️ Section 301 (China) Additional Tariff Alert
Heading 9903.88.03
If imported from China, merchandise under this HTS line carries an additional Section 301 tariff (see HTS heading 9903.88.03). Applicable Section 301 rates depend on country of origin — verify exact rate and exemptions at hts.usitc.gov.
| 10-Digit HTS Code | Statistical Description | General MFN Rate | FTA / Special Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5101.29.10.00 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: Wool for special uses | Free | Base MFN | cy kg / kg |
| 5101.29.15.00 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: Other: Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s | Free | Base MFN | cy kg / kg |
| 5101.29.30.00 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: Other: Other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s | Free | Base MFN | cy kg / kg |
| 5101.29.35.00 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: Other: Other wool, finer than 44s | Free | Base MFN | cy kg / kg |
| 5101.29.40.30 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: Other Not finer than 58s | 20.6¢/clean kg | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | cy kg / kg |
| 5101.29.40.60 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: Other Finer than 58s | 20.6¢/clean kg | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | cy kg / kg |
| 5101.29.65.00 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Other: Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s | Free | Base MFN | kg |
| 5101.29.70.00 | Wool, not carded or combed: Degreased, not carbonized: Other: Other: Other | 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | kg |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5101.11 | Subheading under Heading 5101 | HS 5101.11 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
| 5101.19 | Subheading under Heading 5101 | HS 5101.19 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
| 5101.21 | Subheading under Heading 5101 | HS 5101.21 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
| 5101.30 | Subheading under Heading 5101 | HS 5101.30 undefined Duty & Entry Rules → |
MODULE 13: Industry Classification & Crosswalk Mesh (NAICS & Schedule B)
U.S. Census NAICS Code
U.S. Census Schedule B (Exports)
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Chapter 51 Tariff Schedule (2026) ↗
Official U.S. 10-digit tariff lines and general duty rates for Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other.
CBP CROSS Ruling Database (5101.29) ↗
Binding customs classification precedents for Heading 5101.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and United States (USITC HTS) general duty for Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and United States (USITC HTS), Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other is classified under HS 5101.29 (Heading 5101, Chapter 51). The representative US MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 5101.29 distinguished within Heading 5101 (Wool, not carded or combed)?
Heading 5101 covers Wool, not carded or combed. Subheading 5101.29 specifically isolates Degreased, not carbonized, Other. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 5101.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 5101.29?
Related subheadings under Heading 5101 include 5101.11, 5101.19, 5101.21, 5101.30. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 5101.29 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other?
Commercial shipments of Wool, not carded or combed, Degreased, not carbonized, Other with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 5101.29?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
What U.S. Census NAICS industry code corresponds to HS 5101.29?
HS 5101.29 maps to NAICS code 313110 (Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills) under official U.S. Census Bureau trade concordance tables.
Does the United States assess federal VAT or GST on imports of HS 5101.29?
No. The United States does NOT charge a federal Value-Added Tax (VAT) or Goods and Services Tax (GST) on imports. Importers pay customs duty + MPF + HMF (if ocean freight).
How are Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) calculated?
MPF is assessed at 0.3464% of entered value (min $32.71, max $634.62 per entry). HMF is assessed at 0.125% on ocean freight shipments entering US ports.
What is the Section 321 de minimis duty-free threshold for HS 5101.29?
Under Section 321 (19 U.S.C. 1321), eligible shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free and tax-free.
What U.S. Customs bond requirements apply to commercial entries under HS 5101.29?
Formal entries with customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require a continuous customs entry bond (CBP Form 301) to guarantee payment of duties, taxes, and fees.
What Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) rules apply to ocean imports of HS 5101.29?
Ocean container shipments bound for US ports require electronic ISF 10+2 submission via ACE at least 24 hours before loading at foreign ports.
How do USMCA preference rules apply to commercial imports under HS 5101.29?
Qualifying originating goods from Canada or Mexico meeting USMCA tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter duty-free under SPI code 'P'.
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