HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5106.20 – Yarn; of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale
HS code 5106.20 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. It is used for wool-acrylic blend yarn (industrial), wool-polyester blend yarn (bulk), carded wool-nylon yarn, wool-cotton blend yarn (wholesale) and recycled wool blend yarn.
What HS 5106.20 covers
This HS code pertains to yarn made from carded wool, where the wool content is less than 85% by weight, and it is not prepared for retail sale. This category typically includes blends of carded wool with other fibers such as synthetic fibers (e.g., acrylic, polyester), cotton, or other animal hairs. The blending is often done to achieve specific properties like enhanced durability, reduced cost, easier care, or unique textural effects, while still retaining some of the natural warmth and feel of wool. These blended yarns are crucial intermediate goods for the textile industry, used in the manufacture of a wide range of fabrics and garments, including outerwear, upholstery, and more affordable knitwear. Major importers are textile and garment manufacturers in countries like China, India, and Vietnam, seeking versatile and cost-effective yarn options. Exporters include countries with advanced spinning capabilities that produce blended yarns to meet diverse market demands. The trade reflects the industry's need for functional and economical textile inputs.
- Covers
- Wool-acrylic blend yarn (industrial)
- Wool-polyester blend yarn (bulk)
- Carded wool-nylon yarn
- Wool-cotton blend yarn (wholesale)
- Recycled wool blend yarn
- Lambswool blend yarn (non-retail)
- Wool-viscose blend yarn
- Examples
- Südwolle Group Wool Blends
- Schoeller Spinning Group Blended Yarns
- Novita Wool Blend Yarn (industrial)
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease (industrial form)
- Patons Classic Wool Blends (industrial form)
Codes often confused with 5106.20
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 510610 by the wool content (less than 85% vs. 85% or more) and from 510720 (combed wool blend yarn) by the carded processing method, which yields a different yarn character.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510620 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 21% 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 $54M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $46M 21% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $38M 18% of world exports
World total: $215M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $44M 21% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$20M 9.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Denmark $19M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $208M 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 5106.20
Brazil does not split HS 5106.20: its NCM code is 5106.20.00.
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 5106.20
What is HS code 510620?
HS code 510620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn; of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. This HS code pertains to yarn made from carded wool, where the wool content is less than 85% by weight, and it is not prepared for retail sale. This category typically includes blends of carded wool with other fibers such as synthetic fibers (e.g., acrylic, polyester), cotton, or other animal hairs. The blending is often done to achieve specific properties like enhanced durability, reduced cost, easier care, or unique textural effects, while still retaining some of the natural warmth and feel of wool. These blended yarns are crucial intermediate goods for the textile industry, used in the manufacture of a wide range of fabrics and garments, including outerwear, upholstery, and more affordable knitwear. Major importers are textile and garment manufacturers in countries like China, India, and Vietnam, seeking versatile and cost-effective yarn options. Exporters include countries with advanced spinning capabilities that produce blended yarns to meet diverse market demands. The trade reflects the industry's need for functional and economical textile inputs.
What products fall under HS code 510620?
Wool-acrylic blend yarn (industrial), Wool-polyester blend yarn (bulk), Carded wool-nylon yarn, Wool-cotton blend yarn (wholesale), Recycled wool blend yarn, Lambswool blend yarn (non-retail), Wool-viscose blend yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510620?
This code is differentiated from 510610 by the wool content (less than 85% vs. 85% or more) and from 510720 (combed wool blend yarn) by the carded processing method, which yields a different yarn character.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510620 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($54M, 25% of world exports), China ($46M) and Lithuania ($38M). World exports came to about $215M, 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 510620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510620 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($44M, 21% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $20M) and Denmark ($19M). World imports came to about $208M, 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 510620 structured?
HS code 510620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 510620?
In Brazil, HS code 510620 is NCM 5106.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.