HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5101.30 – Wool; (not carded or combed), carbonised
HS code 5101.30 is the 6-digit subheading for wool, (not carded or combed), carbonised. It is used for carbonised merino wool, carbonised crossbred wool, carbonised fine wool, carbonised medium wool and carbonised coarse wool.
What HS 5101.30 covers
This HS code covers raw wool that has undergone carbonisation, a chemical process using sulfuric acid to remove vegetable matter (burrs, seeds) from the wool fibers. This pre-treatment makes the wool cleaner and easier to process in subsequent stages, making it a valuable commodity for textile manufacturers. Major exporters are often countries with advanced wool processing capabilities, which add value to the raw wool before export, or those importing greasy wool for carbonisation and re-export. Importers are typically spinning mills and textile factories in countries like China, India, and Italy, which require clean, vegetable-matter-free wool for high-quality yarns and fabrics. Key aspects of this trade include the efficiency of the carbonisation process, the resulting fiber integrity, and environmental regulations related to chemical use. The market for carbonised wool often commands a premium due to the added processing and reduced waste for the end-user.
- Covers
- Carbonised merino wool
- Carbonised crossbred wool
- Carbonised fine wool
- Carbonised medium wool
- Carbonised coarse wool
- Carbonised scoured wool
- Examples
- Australian carbonised wool
- European carbonised wool
- Chinese carbonised wool
- Woolmark certified carbonised wool
Codes often confused with 5101.30
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 510121 and 510129 by the carbonisation process; confusion can arise if the wool is merely scoured but not carbonised.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510130 in UN Comtrade data was Australia, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 36% 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 Australia $35M 51% of world exports
- 2 China $29M 42% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.9M 2.7% of world exports
World total: $69M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $24M 36% of world imports
- 2 Italy $13M 20% of world imports
- 3 Japan $6.9M 10% of world imports
World total: $67M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 5101.30
Brazil does not split HS 5101.30: its NCM code is 5101.30.00.
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 5101.30
What is HS code 510130?
HS code 510130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wool; (not carded or combed), carbonised. This HS code covers raw wool that has undergone carbonisation, a chemical process using sulfuric acid to remove vegetable matter (burrs, seeds) from the wool fibers. This pre-treatment makes the wool cleaner and easier to process in subsequent stages, making it a valuable commodity for textile manufacturers. Major exporters are often countries with advanced wool processing capabilities, which add value to the raw wool before export, or those importing greasy wool for carbonisation and re-export. Importers are typically spinning mills and textile factories in countries like China, India, and Italy, which require clean, vegetable-matter-free wool for high-quality yarns and fabrics. Key aspects of this trade include the efficiency of the carbonisation process, the resulting fiber integrity, and environmental regulations related to chemical use. The market for carbonised wool often commands a premium due to the added processing and reduced waste for the end-user.
What products fall under HS code 510130?
Carbonised merino wool, Carbonised crossbred wool, Carbonised fine wool, Carbonised medium wool, Carbonised coarse wool, Carbonised scoured wool
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510130?
This code is differentiated from 510121 and 510129 by the carbonisation process; confusion can arise if the wool is merely scoured but not carbonised.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510130 in UN Comtrade data were Australia ($35M, 51% of world exports), China ($29M) and Germany ($1.9M). World exports came to about $69M, 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 510130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510130 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($24M, 36% of world imports), Italy ($13M) and Japan ($6.9M). World imports came to about $67M, 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 510130 structured?
HS code 510130 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510130?
In Brazil, HS code 510130 is NCM 5101.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.