About HS Code 510610
This HS code specifically covers yarn spun from carded wool, where wool constitutes 85% or more of the total weight, and it is not packaged for direct consumer retail. This type of yarn is a fundamental intermediate product in the textile industry, primarily used for weaving and knitting industrial quantities of woolen fabrics and garments. Carded wool yarns are known for their bulkiness, warmth, and slightly irregular texture, making them ideal for tweed, flannel, blankets, and heavy knitwear. Major importers are textile mills and garment manufacturers in countries with significant apparel production, such as China, India, Turkey, and Bangladesh, which convert these yarns into finished products. Exporters are typically countries with strong wool processing and spinning industries, including Italy, Germany, and China, as well as wool-producing nations that have developed downstream processing. The trade is characterized by large-volume transactions between businesses, with quality, consistency, and price being key factors.
Products Under This Code
Carded merino wool yarn (bulk), Pure new wool yarn (industrial), Lambswool yarn (wholesale), Shetland wool yarn (non-retail), Crossbred wool yarn (industrial), Undyed carded wool yarn, Woolen system yarn
Real World Examples
Südwolle Group Carded Wool Yarn, Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia Woolen Yarn, Novita Wool Yarn (industrial), Knoll Yarns (wholesale), Johnstons of Elgin (raw yarn)
Common Misclassification
This code is distinguished from 510620 by the wool content (85% or more vs. less than 85%) and from 510710 (combed wool yarn) by the carded processing, which results in different yarn characteristics. It's also "not put up for retail sale" unlike yarns in Chapter 51, heading 5109.
Products Classified Under 5106.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Top importers include China, Italy, and Turkey; major exporters are Italy, Germany, and China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 510610?
HS code 510610 covers: Yarn; of carded wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. This HS code specifically covers yarn spun from carded wool, where wool constitutes 85% or more of the total weight, and it is not packaged for direct consumer retail. This type of yarn is a fundamental intermediate product in the textile industry, primarily used for weaving and knitting industrial quantities of woolen fabrics and garments. Carded wool yarns are known for their bulkiness, warmth, and slightly irregular texture, making them ideal for tweed, flannel, blankets, and heavy knitwear. Major importers are textile mills and garment manufacturers in countries with significant apparel production, such as China, India, Turkey, and Bangladesh, which convert these yarns into finished products. Exporters are typically countries with strong wool processing and spinning industries, including Italy, Germany, and China, as well as wool-producing nations that have developed downstream processing. The trade is characterized by large-volume transactions between businesses, with quality, consistency, and price being key factors.
What products fall under HS code 510610?
Carded merino wool yarn (bulk), Pure new wool yarn (industrial), Lambswool yarn (wholesale), Shetland wool yarn (non-retail), Crossbred wool yarn (industrial), Undyed carded wool yarn, Woolen system yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510610?
This code is distinguished from 510620 by the wool content (85% or more vs. less than 85%) and from 510710 (combed wool yarn) by the carded processing, which results in different yarn characteristics. It's also "not put up for retail sale" unlike yarns in Chapter 51, heading 5109.
How is HS code 510610 structured?
HS code 510610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.