HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5107.20 – Yarn; of combed wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale
HS code 5107.20 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, of combed wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. It is used for wool-polyester blend yarn, wool-acrylic blend yarn, wool-silk blend yarn, wool-cashmere blend yarn and combed wool blend yarn.
What HS 5107.20 covers
This HS code covers combed wool yarn that contains less than 85% by weight of wool, meaning it's a blend, typically with other natural or synthetic fibers. Like its higher-wool-content counterpart, "combed" indicates a refined yarn with aligned fibers, offering smoothness and strength. "Not put up for retail sale" signifies its bulk industrial format. The blending of wool with fibers like polyester, acrylic, silk, or cashmere allows manufacturers to achieve specific properties such as enhanced durability, reduced cost, easier care, or unique textures, making it versatile for a wider range of textile applications. Importers include textile manufacturers in countries like China, Turkey, and Vietnam, seeking cost-effective or performance-enhanced yarns for apparel, upholstery, and industrial fabrics. Exporters are often countries with diversified textile industries, such as Italy, China, and India, capable of producing various blended yarns. Key considerations for trade involve the specific blend composition, yarn count, and intended end-use, as these factors dictate market value and demand.
- Covers
- Wool-polyester blend yarn
- Wool-acrylic blend yarn
- Wool-silk blend yarn
- Wool-cashmere blend yarn
- Combed wool blend yarn
- Worsted wool blend yarn
- Industrial blended wool yarn
- Examples
- Südwolle Group wool blends
- Schoeller Spinning Group blended yarns
- Novita 7 Veljestä (industrial bulk)
- Rowan Kidsilk Haze (industrial bulk)
- Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash (industrial bulk)
Codes often confused with 5107.20
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 510710 by its lower wool content (less than 85%) and from codes like 510810 (yarn of fine animal hair) if the blend contains significant amounts of other animal hairs.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510720 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 $55M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $52M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $38M 14% of world exports
World total: $275M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $43M 16% of world imports
- 2 Italy $28M 10% of world imports
- 3 Romania $16M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $273M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 5107.20
Brazil does not split HS 5107.20: its NCM code is 5107.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5107.20
What is HS code 510720?
HS code 510720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn; of combed wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. This HS code covers combed wool yarn that contains less than 85% by weight of wool, meaning it's a blend, typically with other natural or synthetic fibers. Like its higher-wool-content counterpart, "combed" indicates a refined yarn with aligned fibers, offering smoothness and strength. "Not put up for retail sale" signifies its bulk industrial format. The blending of wool with fibers like polyester, acrylic, silk, or cashmere allows manufacturers to achieve specific properties such as enhanced durability, reduced cost, easier care, or unique textures, making it versatile for a wider range of textile applications. Importers include textile manufacturers in countries like China, Turkey, and Vietnam, seeking cost-effective or performance-enhanced yarns for apparel, upholstery, and industrial fabrics. Exporters are often countries with diversified textile industries, such as Italy, China, and India, capable of producing various blended yarns. Key considerations for trade involve the specific blend composition, yarn count, and intended end-use, as these factors dictate market value and demand.
What products fall under HS code 510720?
Wool-polyester blend yarn, Wool-acrylic blend yarn, Wool-silk blend yarn, Wool-cashmere blend yarn, Combed wool blend yarn, Worsted wool blend yarn, Industrial blended wool yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510720?
This code is differentiated from 510710 by its lower wool content (less than 85%) and from codes like 510810 (yarn of fine animal hair) if the blend contains significant amounts of other animal hairs.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510720 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($55M, 20% of world exports), China ($52M) and Germany ($38M). World exports came to about $275M, 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 510720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510720 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($43M, 16% of world imports), Italy ($28M) and Romania ($16M). World imports came to about $273M, 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 510720 structured?
HS code 510720 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) 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 510720?
In Brazil, HS code 510720 is NCM 5107.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.