HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5105.10 – Wool; carded
HS code 5105.10 is the 6-digit subheading for wool, carded. It is used for carded merino wool, carded crossbred wool, carded alpaca wool blend, carded lamb's wool and carded Shetland wool.
What HS 5105.10 covers
This code covers wool that has undergone the carding process, which disentangles and cleans the fibers, preparing them for spinning. In international trade, carded wool is a crucial intermediate product for the textile industry, particularly for manufacturers of woolen yarns and fabrics. Major importers are countries with strong textile manufacturing bases, such as China, India, Italy, and Turkey, which process raw wool into finished goods. Exporters typically include wool-producing nations like Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as countries with initial processing capabilities. Key things to know include the importance of fiber fineness, staple length, and cleanliness, as these factors significantly impact the quality and end-use of the spun yarn. The trade often involves large volumes, and price fluctuations are influenced by global supply, demand for natural fibers, and environmental factors affecting sheep farming.
- Covers
- Carded merino wool
- Carded crossbred wool
- Carded alpaca wool blend
- Carded lamb's wool
- Carded Shetland wool
- Carded cashmere blend wool
- Carded fine wool
- Examples
- Australian Carded Merino
- New Zealand Carded Wool
- South African Carded Wool
- Patons Classic Wool (raw material form)
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease (raw material form)
Codes often confused with 5105.10
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 510521 or 510529 (combed wool) because both are processed wool forms, but carded wool is less refined and typically used for woolen systems, while combed wool is more aligned and used for worsted systems.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510510 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, 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 China $28M 86% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.0M 3.1% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $423K 1.3% of world exports
World total: $32M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $4.8M 36% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $1.0M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $1.0M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $13M 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 5105.10
Brazil does not split HS 5105.10: its NCM code is 5105.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5105.10
What is HS code 510510?
HS code 510510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wool; carded. This code covers wool that has undergone the carding process, which disentangles and cleans the fibers, preparing them for spinning. In international trade, carded wool is a crucial intermediate product for the textile industry, particularly for manufacturers of woolen yarns and fabrics. Major importers are countries with strong textile manufacturing bases, such as China, India, Italy, and Turkey, which process raw wool into finished goods. Exporters typically include wool-producing nations like Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, as well as countries with initial processing capabilities. Key things to know include the importance of fiber fineness, staple length, and cleanliness, as these factors significantly impact the quality and end-use of the spun yarn. The trade often involves large volumes, and price fluctuations are influenced by global supply, demand for natural fibers, and environmental factors affecting sheep farming.
What products fall under HS code 510510?
Carded merino wool, Carded crossbred wool, Carded alpaca wool blend, Carded lamb's wool, Carded Shetland wool, Carded cashmere blend wool, Carded fine wool
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510510?
This code can be confused with 510521 or 510529 (combed wool) because both are processed wool forms, but carded wool is less refined and typically used for woolen systems, while combed wool is more aligned and used for worsted systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510510 in UN Comtrade data were China ($28M, 86% of world exports), Italy ($1.0M) and the United Kingdom ($423K). World exports came to about $32M, 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 510510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510510 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($4.8M, 36% of world imports), Thailand ($1.0M) and South Korea ($1.0M). World imports came to about $13M, 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 510510 structured?
HS code 510510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510510?
In Brazil, HS code 510510 is NCM 5105.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.