HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5103.30 – Wool and hair; waste of coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock
HS code 5103.30 is the 6-digit subheading for wool and hair, waste of coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock. It is used for coarse goat hair waste, horsehair processing waste, cattle hair yarn waste, pig bristle waste and coarse animal hair fiber scraps.
What HS 5103.30 covers
This HS code specifically covers waste derived from coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excludes garnetted stock. This category includes byproducts from the processing of fibers like horsehair, cattle hair, and coarser goat hair. These waste materials, while not suitable for fine textiles, retain properties useful for industrial applications where strength, resilience, or bulk are required. Exporters are typically processing plants and manufacturers dealing with coarse animal hair, often in countries with significant livestock industries. Importers are manufacturers of specialized products such as brushes, felts, insulation, and padding, seeking durable and cost-effective raw materials. The trade in coarse animal hair waste is driven by industrial demand and the need for sustainable material sourcing. Key considerations include the type of coarse hair, its cleanliness, and the form of the waste, which determines its suitability for various recycling and repurposing applications.
- Covers
- Coarse goat hair waste
- Horsehair processing waste
- Cattle hair yarn waste
- Pig bristle waste
- Coarse animal hair fiber scraps
- Industrial coarse hair waste
- Felt manufacturing waste (coarse hair)
- Examples
- Brush filler material
- Industrial felt components
- Soundproofing insulation
- Packaging materials
- Garden mulch (for specific types)
- Mattress stuffing (coarse)
Codes often confused with 5103.30
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 510310 and 510320 by specifically referring to coarse animal hair waste, and from 510400 (garnetted stock) which is a different form of recycled material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510330, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510330 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 32% 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 Italy $23K 45% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $13K 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $7K 14% of world exports
World total: $50K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $52K 32% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $33K 21% of world imports
- 3 Spain $29K 18% of world imports
World total: $161K 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 5103.30
Brazil does not split HS 5103.30: its NCM code is 5103.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5103.30
What is HS code 510330?
HS code 510330 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wool and hair; waste of coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock. This HS code specifically covers waste derived from coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excludes garnetted stock. This category includes byproducts from the processing of fibers like horsehair, cattle hair, and coarser goat hair. These waste materials, while not suitable for fine textiles, retain properties useful for industrial applications where strength, resilience, or bulk are required. Exporters are typically processing plants and manufacturers dealing with coarse animal hair, often in countries with significant livestock industries. Importers are manufacturers of specialized products such as brushes, felts, insulation, and padding, seeking durable and cost-effective raw materials. The trade in coarse animal hair waste is driven by industrial demand and the need for sustainable material sourcing. Key considerations include the type of coarse hair, its cleanliness, and the form of the waste, which determines its suitability for various recycling and repurposing applications.
What products fall under HS code 510330?
Coarse goat hair waste, Horsehair processing waste, Cattle hair yarn waste, Pig bristle waste, Coarse animal hair fiber scraps, Industrial coarse hair waste, Felt manufacturing waste (coarse hair)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510330?
This code is distinct from 510310 and 510320 by specifically referring to coarse animal hair waste, and from 510400 (garnetted stock) which is a different form of recycled material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510330?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510330 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($23K, 45% of world exports), Belgium ($13K) and the United States ($7K). World exports came to about $50K, 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 510330?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510330 in UN Comtrade data were France ($52K, 32% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($33K) and Spain ($29K). World imports came to about $161K, 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 510330 structured?
HS code 510330 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) 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 510330?
In Brazil, HS code 510330 is NCM 5103.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.