HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5102.20 – Hair; coarse animal hair, not carded or combed

HS code 5102.20 is the 6-digit subheading for hair, coarse animal hair, not carded or combed. It is used for raw horsehair, raw cattle hair, raw goat hair (non-Angora/Kashmir), pig bristles and raw camel hair (coarse).

What HS 5102.20 covers

This HS code pertains to raw, uncarded, and uncombed coarse animal hair. Unlike fine animal hairs, these fibers are thicker, stronger, and often less soft, making them suitable for different industrial and textile applications. Common examples include horsehair, cattle hair, goat hair (other than Angora or Kashmir), and pig bristles. This commodity is traded globally, with exporters typically being countries with large livestock populations and meat processing industries, as much of this hair is a byproduct. Importers include manufacturers of brushes, felts, interlinings, upholstery, and specialized textiles where durability and stiffness are desired over softness. Key considerations in this trade involve the length, strength, and cleanliness of the hair, as well as its suitability for specific industrial processes. The market for coarse animal hair is driven by industrial demand rather than luxury apparel, focusing on functional properties and cost-effectiveness.

Covers
  • Raw horsehair
  • Raw cattle hair
  • Raw goat hair (non-Angora/Kashmir)
  • Pig bristles
  • Raw camel hair (coarse)
  • Raw badger hair
  • Raw deer hair
Examples
  • Horsehair for brushes
  • Cattle hair for felts
  • Goat hair for interlinings
  • Pig bristles for paintbrushes
  • Mattress stuffing hair

Codes often confused with 5102.20

Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 510211 and 510219 by the coarser nature of the hair, which impacts its end-use and value.

5102.11Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats5102.19Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats

Top exporters and importers of HS code 510220, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510220 in UN Comtrade data was Mongolia, with about 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% 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. 1 Mongolia* ~$10M
  2. 2 Netherlands $1.1M
  3. 3 Turkmenistan* ~$1.0M

World total: $16M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $14M
  2. 2 India $4.8M
  3. 3 Germany $1.9M

World total: $24M 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 5102.20

Brazil does not split HS 5102.20: its NCM code is 5102.20.00.

  1. 5102.20.00 Coarse animal hair, not carded or combedPelos grosseiros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.02 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5102.20

What is HS code 510220?

HS code 510220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hair; coarse animal hair, not carded or combed. This HS code pertains to raw, uncarded, and uncombed coarse animal hair. Unlike fine animal hairs, these fibers are thicker, stronger, and often less soft, making them suitable for different industrial and textile applications. Common examples include horsehair, cattle hair, goat hair (other than Angora or Kashmir), and pig bristles. This commodity is traded globally, with exporters typically being countries with large livestock populations and meat processing industries, as much of this hair is a byproduct. Importers include manufacturers of brushes, felts, interlinings, upholstery, and specialized textiles where durability and stiffness are desired over softness. Key considerations in this trade involve the length, strength, and cleanliness of the hair, as well as its suitability for specific industrial processes. The market for coarse animal hair is driven by industrial demand rather than luxury apparel, focusing on functional properties and cost-effectiveness.

What products fall under HS code 510220?

Raw horsehair, Raw cattle hair, Raw goat hair (non-Angora/Kashmir), Pig bristles, Raw camel hair (coarse), Raw badger hair, Raw deer hair

What are common misclassifications for HS code 510220?

This code is differentiated from 510211 and 510219 by the coarser nature of the hair, which impacts its end-use and value.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510220?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510220 in UN Comtrade data were Mongolia (about $10M, 63% of world exports), the Netherlands ($1.1M) and Turkmenistan (about $1.0M). World exports came to about $16M, 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 510220?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510220 in UN Comtrade data were China ($14M, 58% of world imports), India ($4.8M) and Germany ($1.9M). World imports came to about $24M, 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 510220 structured?

HS code 510220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510220?

In Brazil, HS code 510220 is NCM 5102.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.