HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5105.29 – Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments
HS code 5105.29 is the 6-digit subheading for wool, wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments. It is used for merino wool tops, crossbred wool tops, fine wool slivers, worsted wool rovings and alpaca wool tops.
What HS 5105.29 covers
This HS code covers wool tops and other combed wool in continuous forms, such as slivers or rovings, which are the primary input for worsted spinning. Combing is a critical process that aligns wool fibers parallel, removes short fibers and impurities, and creates a uniform, strong, and lustrous material. This highly processed wool is a premium raw material in the global textile industry, essential for producing fine worsted yarns used in high-quality apparel like suits, knitwear, and luxury fabrics. Major importers are countries with advanced textile industries, including Italy, China, India, and Turkey, which transform these tops into high-value textiles. Exporters are typically large-scale wool processors located in or near major wool-producing regions, such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, or countries with significant wool processing capabilities like Germany and Belgium. The trade in wool tops is substantial, driven by demand for quality natural fibers and the efficiency of worsted spinning.
- Covers
- Merino wool tops
- Crossbred wool tops
- Fine wool slivers
- Worsted wool rovings
- Alpaca wool tops
- Lambswool tops
- Mohair tops
- Examples
- Australian Merino Wool Tops
- New Zealand Crossbred Wool Tops
- South African Mohair Tops
- Italian Worsted Wool Slivers
- Südwolle Group Wool Tops
Codes often confused with 5105.29
Common mistake. This code is often distinguished from 510521 (combed wool in fragments) by its continuous form, and from 510510 (carded wool) by the more refined combing process, which yields a smoother, more uniform product.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510529, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510529 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% 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 $364M 39% of world exports
- 2 Germany $132M 14% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $127M 13% of world exports
World total: $944M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $239M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $115M 12% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$97M 10.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $971M 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 codes for 5105.29 3
Brazil splits HS 5105.29 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5105.29.10 Wool topsTops
- 5105.29.9 OtherOutras Group
- 5105.29.91 Other combed wool, under 22.5 micronsDe finura inferior a 22,5 micrômetros (mícrons)
- 5105.29.99 Other combed wool, 22.5 microns or moreOutras
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 5105.29
What is HS code 510529?
HS code 510529 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments. This HS code covers wool tops and other combed wool in continuous forms, such as slivers or rovings, which are the primary input for worsted spinning. Combing is a critical process that aligns wool fibers parallel, removes short fibers and impurities, and creates a uniform, strong, and lustrous material. This highly processed wool is a premium raw material in the global textile industry, essential for producing fine worsted yarns used in high-quality apparel like suits, knitwear, and luxury fabrics. Major importers are countries with advanced textile industries, including Italy, China, India, and Turkey, which transform these tops into high-value textiles. Exporters are typically large-scale wool processors located in or near major wool-producing regions, such as Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, or countries with significant wool processing capabilities like Germany and Belgium. The trade in wool tops is substantial, driven by demand for quality natural fibers and the efficiency of worsted spinning.
What products fall under HS code 510529?
Merino wool tops, Crossbred wool tops, Fine wool slivers, Worsted wool rovings, Alpaca wool tops, Lambswool tops, Mohair tops
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510529?
This code is often distinguished from 510521 (combed wool in fragments) by its continuous form, and from 510510 (carded wool) by the more refined combing process, which yields a smoother, more uniform product.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510529?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510529 in UN Comtrade data were China ($364M, 39% of world exports), Germany ($132M) and Czechia ($127M). World exports came to about $944M, 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 510529?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510529 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($239M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($115M) and Vietnam (about $97M). World imports came to about $971M, 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 510529 structured?
HS code 510529 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510529?
Brazil splits HS code 510529 into 3 NCM codes: 5105.29.10 (Wool tops), 5105.29.91 (Other combed wool, under 22.5 microns), 5105.29.99 (Other combed wool, 22.5 microns or more). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.