HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5105.39 – Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats
HS code 5105.39 is the 6-digit subheading for hair, fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats. It is used for carded alpaca fiber, combed mohair tops, vicuña sliver, angora rabbit hair roving and llama fiber carded.
What HS 5105.39 covers
This HS code encompasses carded or combed fine animal hair from sources other than cashmere goats. This category includes luxurious fibers like alpaca, mohair (from Angora goats), vicuña, guanaco, llama, and angora rabbit hair. Similar to wool, carding prepares these fibers for spinning by disentangling them, while combing aligns them and removes impurities, resulting in a smoother, more uniform material. These fine hairs are highly valued in the global textile market for their unique properties, such as softness, luster, warmth, and hypoallergenic qualities, making them suitable for high-end apparel, knitwear, and specialty fabrics. Major importers are textile manufacturers in countries like Italy, China, Japan, and Peru, which specialize in luxury and natural fiber textiles. Exporters are typically countries known for raising these specific animals, such as Peru (alpaca), South Africa (mohair), and various regions for angora rabbit. The trade is driven by niche market demand for sustainable and luxurious natural fibers.
- Covers
- Carded alpaca fiber
- Combed mohair tops
- Vicuña sliver
- Angora rabbit hair roving
- Llama fiber carded
- Guanaco combed fiber
- Baby alpaca tops
- Examples
- Peruvian Alpaca Fiber
- South African Mohair Tops
- Angora Rabbit Hair from France
- Vicuña from Andes
- Baby Alpaca from Arequipa
Codes often confused with 5105.39
Common mistake. This code is distinguished from 510531 (cashmere) by the specific animal source and from 510540 (coarse animal hair) by the fineness of the hair, which significantly impacts its end-use and value.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510539, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510539 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $270M 41% of world exports
- 2 Mongolia* ~$182M 27% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Peru* ~$115M 17% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $662M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $278M 68% of world imports
- 2 Italy $82M 20% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $7.2M 1.8% of world imports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $408M 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 5105.39
Brazil does not split HS 5105.39: its NCM code is 5105.39.00.
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 5105.39
What is HS code 510539?
HS code 510539 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This HS code encompasses carded or combed fine animal hair from sources other than cashmere goats. This category includes luxurious fibers like alpaca, mohair (from Angora goats), vicuña, guanaco, llama, and angora rabbit hair. Similar to wool, carding prepares these fibers for spinning by disentangling them, while combing aligns them and removes impurities, resulting in a smoother, more uniform material. These fine hairs are highly valued in the global textile market for their unique properties, such as softness, luster, warmth, and hypoallergenic qualities, making them suitable for high-end apparel, knitwear, and specialty fabrics. Major importers are textile manufacturers in countries like Italy, China, Japan, and Peru, which specialize in luxury and natural fiber textiles. Exporters are typically countries known for raising these specific animals, such as Peru (alpaca), South Africa (mohair), and various regions for angora rabbit. The trade is driven by niche market demand for sustainable and luxurious natural fibers.
What products fall under HS code 510539?
Carded alpaca fiber, Combed mohair tops, Vicuña sliver, Angora rabbit hair roving, Llama fiber carded, Guanaco combed fiber, Baby alpaca tops
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510539?
This code is distinguished from 510531 (cashmere) by the specific animal source and from 510540 (coarse animal hair) by the fineness of the hair, which significantly impacts its end-use and value.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510539?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510539 in UN Comtrade data were China ($270M, 41% of world exports), Mongolia (about $182M) and Peru (about $115M). World exports came to about $662M, 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 510539?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510539 in UN Comtrade data were China ($278M, 68% of world imports), Italy ($82M) and South Korea ($7.2M). World imports came to about $408M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 510539 structured?
HS code 510539 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510539?
In Brazil, HS code 510539 is NCM 5105.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.