5101.29 - Other:

This HTS category, 5101.29, encompasses wool that has undergone degreasing but has not been carbonized, and which does not fall under the subcategory for shorn wool. Degreasing is a process that removes grease, suint, and other impurities from raw wool, making it suitable for further processing. This classification specifically covers wool that has been degreased but remains in a state other than shorn wool, signifying a distinction based on the method of obtaining the wool or its subsequent handling prior to further processing.

Category 5101.29 is distinct from its sibling, 5101.21, which specifically pertains to shorn wool that has been degreased but not carbonized. The key differentiator lies in the origin or specific characteristic of the wool. While both are degreased and not carbonized, 5101.21 is reserved for wool obtained through shearing, implying a particular presentation or form that is not captured by the broader "other" designation of 5101.29. Therefore, importers must carefully consider the origin and specific properties of their degreased wool to ensure accurate classification.

The subcategories within 5101.29, ": Not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition:" and ": Other:", further refine the classification. The first subcategory applies to wool that has only undergone the degreasing process and no subsequent mechanical or chemical treatments that alter its form or preparation for spinning. The ": Other:" subcategory would then encompass any degreased, non-carbonized wool that does not fit the description of being "not processed in any manner beyond the degreased condition," implying additional, albeit minor, preparatory steps have been taken.