HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5101.19 – Wool; (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed
HS code 5101.19 is the 6-digit subheading for wool, (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed. It is used for greasy merino wool, greasy crossbred wool, greasy fine wool, greasy medium wool and greasy coarse wool.
What HS 5101.19 covers
This code covers raw, unprocessed wool directly from the sheep, still containing natural grease, dirt, and vegetable matter. It's often referred to as "greasy wool" or "wool in the grease." This initial stage of wool processing is crucial for the global textile industry, as it's the primary raw material for countless wool products. Major exporters are typically countries with large sheep populations and significant agricultural sectors, such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Importers are often countries with advanced textile processing capabilities, like China, Italy, and India, where the wool will be scoured (cleaned), carded, and combed before being spun into yarn. Key things to know include the importance of wool quality (fiber diameter, staple length, yield), which significantly impacts its value and end-use applications. Trade in greasy wool is subject to fluctuations based on global demand for textiles, environmental factors affecting sheep farming, and currency exchange rates. The initial cleaning process, known as scouring, is a major step before it can be further processed.
- Covers
- Greasy merino wool
- Greasy crossbred wool
- Greasy fine wool
- Greasy medium wool
- Greasy coarse wool
- Fleece-washed wool
- Raw sheep wool
- Examples
- Australian Merino wool
- New Zealand Crossbred wool
- South African fine wool
- Patagonia wool (raw material)
- Zegna wool (raw material)
Codes often confused with 5101.19
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 510121 (Shorn wool, degreased, not carbonized, not carded or combed) or 510130 (Carbonized wool), as those codes cover wool that has undergone initial cleaning or chemical treatment, unlike the raw, greasy state of 510119.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510119, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510119 in UN Comtrade data was Lesotho, with about 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 66% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Lesotho* ~$40M 50% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Uruguay $10M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $10M 13% of world exports
World total: $81M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Africa $40M 66% of world imports
- 2 India $17M 29% of world imports
- 3 Spain $866K 1.4% of world imports
World total: $61M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 5101.19
Brazil does not split HS 5101.19: its NCM code is 5101.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5101.19
What is HS code 510119?
HS code 510119 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wool; (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed. This code covers raw, unprocessed wool directly from the sheep, still containing natural grease, dirt, and vegetable matter. It's often referred to as "greasy wool" or "wool in the grease." This initial stage of wool processing is crucial for the global textile industry, as it's the primary raw material for countless wool products. Major exporters are typically countries with large sheep populations and significant agricultural sectors, such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Importers are often countries with advanced textile processing capabilities, like China, Italy, and India, where the wool will be scoured (cleaned), carded, and combed before being spun into yarn. Key things to know include the importance of wool quality (fiber diameter, staple length, yield), which significantly impacts its value and end-use applications. Trade in greasy wool is subject to fluctuations based on global demand for textiles, environmental factors affecting sheep farming, and currency exchange rates. The initial cleaning process, known as scouring, is a major step before it can be further processed.
What products fall under HS code 510119?
Greasy merino wool, Greasy crossbred wool, Greasy fine wool, Greasy medium wool, Greasy coarse wool, Fleece-washed wool, Raw sheep wool
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510119?
This code can be confused with 510121 (Shorn wool, degreased, not carbonized, not carded or combed) or 510130 (Carbonized wool), as those codes cover wool that has undergone initial cleaning or chemical treatment, unlike the raw, greasy state of 510119.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510119?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510119 in UN Comtrade data were Lesotho (about $40M, 50% of world exports), Uruguay ($10M) and the United States ($10M). World exports came to about $81M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 510119?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510119 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($40M, 66% of world imports), India ($17M) and Spain ($866K). World imports came to about $61M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 510119 structured?
HS code 510119 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510119?
In Brazil, HS code 510119 is NCM 5101.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.