HTS heading 5101 · Chapter 51
HTS 5101: Wool, not carded or combed
HTS heading 5101 covers wool, not carded or combed. It has 30 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (22 lines), 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% (3 lines), 18.7¢/clean kg (2 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greasy, including fleece-washed wool: | |||||
| 5101.11 | Shorn wool: | ||||
| Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: | |||||
| 5101.11.10.00 | Wool for special uses[cy kg, kg] | Free | Free, under bond | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 5101.11.20.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 55.1¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.11.40.00 | Other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 66.1¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.11.50.00 | Other wool, finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 77.2¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.11.60 | Other | 18.7¢/clean kg | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL, JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 77.2¢/clean kg | |
| 5101.11.60.30 | Not finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5101.11.60.60 | Finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5101.19 | Other: | ||||
| Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: | |||||
| 5101.19.10.00 | Wool for special uses[cy kg, kg] | Free | Free, under bond | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 5101.19.20.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 55.1¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.19.40.00 | Other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 66.1¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.19.50.00 | Other wool, finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 77.2¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.19.60 | Other | 18.7¢/clean kg | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 77.2¢/clean kg | |
| 5101.19.60.30 | Not finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5101.19.60.60 | Finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Degreased, not carbonized: | |||||
| 5101.21 | Shorn wool: | ||||
| Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: | |||||
| Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: | |||||
| 5101.21.10.00 | Wool for special uses[cy kg, kg] | Free | Free, under bond | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 5101.21.15.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 59.5¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.21.30.00 | Other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 70.6¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.21.35.00 | Other wool, finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 81.6¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.21.40 | 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 | |
| 5101.21.40.30 | Not finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5101.21.40.60 | Finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 5101.21.65.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s.[kg] | Free | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → | |
| 5101.21.70.00 | Other[kg] | 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → |
| 5101.29 | Other: | ||||
| Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition: | |||||
| Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s: | |||||
| 5101.29.10.00 | Wool for special uses[cy kg, kg] | Free | Free, under bond | Estimate → | |
| Other: | |||||
| 5101.29.15.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 59.6¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.29.30.00 | Other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 70.6¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.29.35.00 | Other wool, finer than 44s[cy kg, kg] | Free | 81.6¢/clean kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.29.40 | 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 | Not finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5101.29.40.60 | Finer than 58s[cy kg, kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 5101.29.65.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s[kg] | Free | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → | |
| 5101.29.70.00 | Other[kg] | 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → |
| 5101.30 | Carbonized: | ||||
| Not processed in any manner beyond the carbonized condition: | |||||
| 5101.30.10.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 40s[kg] | Free | 75.1¢/kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.30.15.00 | Other wool, finer than 40s but not finer than 44s[kg] | Free | 86.1¢/kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.30.30.00 | Other wool, finer than 44s but not finer than 46s[kg] | Free | 97¢/kg | Estimate → | |
| 5101.30.40.00 | Other[kg] | 24.4¢/kg | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 97¢/kg | Estimate → |
| Other: | |||||
| 5101.30.65.00 | Unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s[kg] | Free | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → | |
| 5101.30.70.00 | Other[kg] | 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 81.6¢/kg + 20% | Estimate → |
38 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 5101.11.10.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 5101?
Heading 5101 has 30 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (22 lines), 6.5¢/kg + 5.3% (3 lines), 18.7¢/clean kg (2 lines), 20.6¢/clean kg (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 5101?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 5101?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.