HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5105.31 – Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats
HS code 5105.31 is the 6-digit subheading for hair, fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats. It is used for carded cashmere fiber, combed cashmere sliver, raw cashmere dehaired, cashmere top and fine cashmere roving.
What HS 5105.31 covers
This specific HS code covers fine animal hair from Kashmir (cashmere) goats that has undergone either carding or combing. Cashmere is renowned for its exceptional softness, lightness, and warmth, making it one of the most luxurious natural fibers. The carding process disentangles and cleans the fibers, while combing further aligns them and removes coarser hairs, preparing them for spinning into high-end yarns. In international trade, this material is a highly sought-after raw material for the luxury textile industry, used in premium sweaters, scarves, coats, and blankets. Major importers are countries with strong luxury fashion and textile manufacturing sectors, such as Italy, China, Japan, and the United States. Exporters are primarily countries where cashmere goats are raised and processed, notably Mongolia, China, and Afghanistan, which are the leading producers of raw cashmere. The trade is characterized by high value, strict quality control, and sensitivity to supply chain ethics and animal welfare.
- Covers
- Carded cashmere fiber
- Combed cashmere sliver
- Raw cashmere dehaired
- Cashmere top
- Fine cashmere roving
- Mongolian cashmere fiber
- Tibetan cashmere fiber
- Examples
- Loro Piana Cashmere (raw material form)
- Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere (raw material form)
- Mongolian Cashmere Tops
- Inner Mongolian Dehaired Cashmere
Codes often confused with 5105.31
Common mistake. This code is specifically for cashmere and should not be confused with 510539 (other fine animal hair, carded or combed) which covers fibers like alpaca or mohair, or 510540 (coarse animal hair), due to the unique properties and value of cashmere.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510531, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510531 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 42% 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 $6.4M 64% of world exports
- 2 Mongolia* ~$1.1M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $947K 9.4% of world exports
World total: $10M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $36M 42% of world imports
- 2 Madagascar $26M 30% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $8.5M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $86M 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 5105.31
Brazil does not split HS 5105.31: its NCM code is 5105.31.00.
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 5105.31
What is HS code 510531?
HS code 510531 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This specific HS code covers fine animal hair from Kashmir (cashmere) goats that has undergone either carding or combing. Cashmere is renowned for its exceptional softness, lightness, and warmth, making it one of the most luxurious natural fibers. The carding process disentangles and cleans the fibers, while combing further aligns them and removes coarser hairs, preparing them for spinning into high-end yarns. In international trade, this material is a highly sought-after raw material for the luxury textile industry, used in premium sweaters, scarves, coats, and blankets. Major importers are countries with strong luxury fashion and textile manufacturing sectors, such as Italy, China, Japan, and the United States. Exporters are primarily countries where cashmere goats are raised and processed, notably Mongolia, China, and Afghanistan, which are the leading producers of raw cashmere. The trade is characterized by high value, strict quality control, and sensitivity to supply chain ethics and animal welfare.
What products fall under HS code 510531?
Carded cashmere fiber, Combed cashmere sliver, Raw cashmere dehaired, Cashmere top, Fine cashmere roving, Mongolian cashmere fiber, Tibetan cashmere fiber
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510531?
This code is specifically for cashmere and should not be confused with 510539 (other fine animal hair, carded or combed) which covers fibers like alpaca or mohair, or 510540 (coarse animal hair), due to the unique properties and value of cashmere.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510531?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510531 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($6.4M, 64% of world exports), Mongolia (about $1.1M) and the United Kingdom ($947K). World exports came to about $10M, 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 510531?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510531 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($36M, 42% of world imports), Madagascar ($26M) and South Korea ($8.5M). World imports came to about $86M, 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 510531 structured?
HS code 510531 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510531?
In Brazil, HS code 510531 is NCM 5105.31.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.