SITCSection 2

Shorn Wool, Greasy (Including Fleece-Washed), Not Carded or Combed

Name: Shorn Wool, Greasy (Including Fleece-Washed), Not Carded or Combed (SITC 26811) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 26811Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $9K; YTD $76K

U.S. exports · July 2026: $1.0M

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U.S. exports of shorn wool, greasy (including fleece-washed), not carded or combed (SITC 26811) totaled $1.0M in July 2026.

Shorn Wool, Greasy (Including Fleece-Washed), Not Carded or Combed imports of $9K in July 2026 ran 20% below the year-to-date monthly average of $11K.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Greasy shorn wool — sheared directly from live sheep and retaining its natural lanolin and vegetable matter — is the most widely traded raw wool form and the starting point for the global wool processing chain. Fleece-washed wool, which has been lightly scoured in the field to reduce weight and transport cost, is included in this heading alongside fully greasy clips. USDA APHIS governs the importation of raw animal fiber for quarantine purposes, and shipments must comply with applicable restrictions designed to prevent the introduction of foreign animal diseases.

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1 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$9KYoY · Pro

Exports

$1.0MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$1.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 205 of 239 in section 2

Share of section 2 imports0.0002%

Basic heading 26811 · $9K of $3.8B

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Exports · July 2026

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destination

China and India together take 73% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical difference between 'greasy' and 'fleece-washed' wool for importers?

Greasy wool retains its full natural lanolin content as shorn from the sheep, while fleece-washed wool has been rinsed in the field or at shearing to remove some surface contaminants and reduce weight. Both forms are unscoured in the industrial sense and require full scouring before further processing. The distinction matters for yield calculations and transport cost, but both fall within the same SITC heading.

Which regulatory agency oversees the importation of raw greasy wool into the United States?

USDA APHIS has jurisdiction over raw animal fibers including greasy wool, as they may carry foreign animal disease risk. Importers must comply with APHIS import conditions, which can include treatment or certification requirements depending on the country of origin. Consulting APHIS import regulations and working with a licensed customs broker experienced in agricultural commodities is strongly recommended before arranging shipment.