U.S. imports of Wool Tops and Other Combed Wool (SITC 26873) totaled $507K in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Wool Tops and Other Combed Wool paid $64K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.59% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wool Tops and Other Combed Wool imports of $507K in August 2026 ran 53% above the year-to-date monthly average of $331K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWool tops — continuous, parallel-fiber slivers produced by the combing process — are the primary semi-processed input for worsted yarn spinning and represent one of the most actively traded intermediate wool products globally. Micron count (fiber fineness) is the dominant quality and pricing variable, with Merino tops below 19 microns commanding significant premiums over broader grades. Tops are typically traded in ball or cone form and are subject to tariff-rate-quota treatment under the US schedule, making quota timing and origin documentation central concerns for worsted mill procurement teams.
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Micron count — the average diameter of the wool fiber — is the primary quality determinant for wool tops. While the SITC classification does not subdivide by micron, the US HTS schedule distinguishes tops by fiber fineness, and finer grades (particularly Merino below 19–21 microns) carry higher market values and may fall under different tariff lines. Importers should ensure commercial invoices specify the average fiber diameter to support accurate HTS classification.
A commercial invoice stating fiber species (e.g., Merino wool), average micron count, country of origin, and net weight is essential. If the shipment is subject to tariff-rate-quota treatment, quota allocation documentation must be presented at entry. Country-of-origin certificates and, where applicable, phytosanitary or veterinary certificates may also be required depending on the exporting country's regulatory requirements.
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Basic heading 26873 · $507K of $3.8B
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Imports · August 2026
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Uruguay and United Kingdom together supply 91% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.7M of Wool Tops and Other Combed Wool and exported $926K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.