HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5101.29 – Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)
HS code 5101.29 is the 6-digit subheading for wool, (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn). It is used for skin wool, pulled wool, dead wool, fellmongered wool and degreased non-shorn wool.
What HS 5101.29 covers
This category encompasses raw wool that has been degreased but not carbonised, specifically excluding shorn wool. This often includes wool obtained from fallen animals, skin wool (pulled from hides), or other non-shorn methods. While less common than shorn wool, it still plays a role in the global wool trade, particularly for specific industrial applications or lower-grade textile products. Exporters are typically countries with significant livestock industries and meat processing sectors, as skin wool is a byproduct. Importers are often manufacturers looking for more cost-effective raw materials or those specializing in products where the origin method is less critical. Key considerations include the cleanliness and fiber length, which can vary more widely than shorn wool, impacting processing efficiency and end-product quality. The trade in this type of wool is often driven by price and availability, serving niche markets within the broader textile industry.
- Covers
- Skin wool
- Pulled wool
- Dead wool
- Fellmongered wool
- Degreased non-shorn wool
- Lambskin wool
- Examples
- Australian skin wool
- New Zealand pulled wool
- European fellmongered wool
- Tannery by-product wool
Codes often confused with 5101.29
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 510121 (shorn wool) due to the method of collection, and from 510130 if the wool has been carbonised.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510129, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510129 in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 81% 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 United Kingdom $30M 36% of world exports
- 2 Syria* ~$18M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Uruguay $4.8M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $83M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $68M 81% of world imports
- 2 Lithuania $4.8M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.0M 2.4% of world imports
World total: $84M 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 5101.29
Brazil does not split HS 5101.29: its NCM code is 5101.29.00.
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 5101.29
What is HS code 510129?
HS code 510129 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn). This category encompasses raw wool that has been degreased but not carbonised, specifically excluding shorn wool. This often includes wool obtained from fallen animals, skin wool (pulled from hides), or other non-shorn methods. While less common than shorn wool, it still plays a role in the global wool trade, particularly for specific industrial applications or lower-grade textile products. Exporters are typically countries with significant livestock industries and meat processing sectors, as skin wool is a byproduct. Importers are often manufacturers looking for more cost-effective raw materials or those specializing in products where the origin method is less critical. Key considerations include the cleanliness and fiber length, which can vary more widely than shorn wool, impacting processing efficiency and end-product quality. The trade in this type of wool is often driven by price and availability, serving niche markets within the broader textile industry.
What products fall under HS code 510129?
Skin wool, Pulled wool, Dead wool, Fellmongered wool, Degreased non-shorn wool, Lambskin wool
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510129?
This code is distinct from 510121 (shorn wool) due to the method of collection, and from 510130 if the wool has been carbonised.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510129?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510129 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($30M, 36% of world exports), Syria (about $18M) and Uruguay ($4.8M). World exports came to about $83M, 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 510129?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510129 in UN Comtrade data were India ($68M, 81% of world imports), Lithuania ($4.8M) and the United Kingdom ($2.0M). World imports came to about $84M, 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 510129 structured?
HS code 510129 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510129?
In Brazil, HS code 510129 is NCM 5101.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.