HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5108.10 – Yarn; of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale
HS code 5108.10 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale. It is used for carded cashmere yarn, alpaca roving yarn, mohair blend industrial yarn, yak wool carded yarn and camel hair carded yarn.
What HS 5108.10 covers
This HS code covers industrial-grade yarn made from fine animal hair, such as cashmere, alpaca, or mohair, that has undergone the 'carding' process. Carding is a mechanical process that disentangles, cleans, and intermixes fibers to produce a continuous web or sliver, suitable for spinning into woolen yarns. These yarns are not packaged for direct consumer purchase but are intended for further manufacturing by textile mills. Key players in this trade include raw fiber suppliers from regions like Mongolia, Peru, and South Africa, and yarn manufacturers in Italy, China, and the UK. Importers are typically textile factories producing high-end garments, knitwear, and accessories. Understanding the fiber origin, quality, and ethical sourcing practices is crucial for trade in these valuable materials, as is distinguishing between carded and combed yarns for specific textile applications.
- Covers
- Carded cashmere yarn
- Alpaca roving yarn
- Mohair blend industrial yarn
- Yak wool carded yarn
- Camel hair carded yarn
- Vicuña carded yarn
- Qiviut carded yarn
- Examples
- Loro Piana (yarns)
- Todd & Duncan (cashmere yarn)
- Cariaggi Lanificio (fine yarns)
Codes often confused with 5108.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 510820 (combed fine animal hair yarn) due to the similar raw material, but the 'carded' vs. 'combed' processing distinction is critical for classification. It also differs from 5109xx codes which are 'put up for retail sale'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 510810, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 510810 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 77% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Cambodia, with about 32% 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 China $374M 77% of world exports
- 2 Italy $50M 10% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $28M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $484M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Cambodia* ~$123M 32% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$68M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $44M 11% of world imports
World total: $385M 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 5108.10
Brazil does not split HS 5108.10: its NCM code is 5108.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5108.10
What is HS code 510810?
HS code 510810 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn; of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale. This HS code covers industrial-grade yarn made from fine animal hair, such as cashmere, alpaca, or mohair, that has undergone the 'carding' process. Carding is a mechanical process that disentangles, cleans, and intermixes fibers to produce a continuous web or sliver, suitable for spinning into woolen yarns. These yarns are not packaged for direct consumer purchase but are intended for further manufacturing by textile mills. Key players in this trade include raw fiber suppliers from regions like Mongolia, Peru, and South Africa, and yarn manufacturers in Italy, China, and the UK. Importers are typically textile factories producing high-end garments, knitwear, and accessories. Understanding the fiber origin, quality, and ethical sourcing practices is crucial for trade in these valuable materials, as is distinguishing between carded and combed yarns for specific textile applications.
What products fall under HS code 510810?
Carded cashmere yarn, alpaca roving yarn, mohair blend industrial yarn, yak wool carded yarn, camel hair carded yarn, vicuña carded yarn, qiviut carded yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510810?
This code is often confused with 510820 (combed fine animal hair yarn) due to the similar raw material, but the 'carded' vs. 'combed' processing distinction is critical for classification. It also differs from 5109xx codes which are 'put up for retail sale'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 510810?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 510810 in UN Comtrade data were China ($374M, 77% of world exports), Italy ($50M) and Hong Kong ($28M). World exports came to about $484M, 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 510810?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 510810 in UN Comtrade data were Cambodia (about $123M, 32% of world imports), Vietnam (about $68M) and Italy ($44M). World imports came to about $385M, 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 510810 structured?
HS code 510810 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) 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 510810?
In Brazil, HS code 510810 is NCM 5108.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.