5101.11.10.00 - Wool for special uses

This HTS classification, 5101.11.10.00, specifically covers greasy wool that has undergone minimal processing beyond shearing, intended for specialized applications. The "greasy" designation signifies that the wool retains its natural oils (lanolin) and impurities, such as dirt and vegetable matter, as it has not yet been scoured or washed. The "shorn wool" and "unimproved wool; other wool, not finer than 46s" qualifiers further refine the scope, indicating wool obtained by shearing sheep and of a quality that is not exceptionally fine, generally falling below a 46s count.

This category is distinct from its sibling, "Other" (within the same level of greasy, not carded or combed wool), by its specific inclusion of wool that is not finer than 46s and is intended for special uses, implying a focus on certain industrial or craft applications where the natural state of the wool is advantageous. The "special uses" aspect distinguishes it from general-purpose greasy wool that might be destined for broader textile manufacturing processes.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under this code is on verifying that the wool meets the criteria of being greasy, shorn, unimproved or of a coarser grade (not finer than 46s), and is indeed intended for specific, often less common, applications in its natural, unprocessed state.