HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5106.10 – Yarn; of carded wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale
HS code 5106.10 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, of carded wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. It is used for carded merino wool yarn (bulk), pure new wool yarn (industrial), lambswool yarn (wholesale), shetland wool yarn (non-retail) and crossbred wool yarn (industrial).
What HS 5106.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Südwolle Group Carded Wool Yarn
- Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia Woolen Yarn
- Novita Wool Yarn (industrial)
- Knoll Yarns (wholesale)
- Johnstons of Elgin (raw yarn)
Codes often confused with 5106.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510610 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 11% 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 $90M 29% of world exports
- 2 China $65M 21% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $54M 17% of world exports
World total: $317M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $34M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$26M 8.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Hong Kong $21M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $298M 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 5106.10
Brazil does not split HS 5106.10: its NCM code is 5106.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5106.10
What is HS code 510610?
HS code 510610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510610 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($90M, 29% of world exports), China ($65M) and Lithuania ($54M). World exports came to about $317M, 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 510610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510610 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($34M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $26M) and Hong Kong ($21M). World imports came to about $298M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510610?
In Brazil, HS code 510610 is NCM 5106.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.