About HS Code 510820
This category encompasses industrial yarn crafted from fine animal hair, such as cashmere, alpaca, or mohair, that has been 'combed.' Combing is a more refined process than carding, removing shorter fibers and impurities, aligning the remaining long fibers parallel to each other. This results in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous 'worsted' yarn, highly prized for luxury textiles. These yarns are not for retail sale but are supplied to high-end textile manufacturers. Major exporters include specialized yarn producers in Italy and China, while importers are typically luxury fashion houses and premium garment makers globally. Key considerations in this trade involve fiber fineness, consistency, ethical sourcing, and the specific technical specifications required for high-performance or luxury fabric production.
Products Under This Code
Combed cashmere yarn, superfine alpaca yarn, worsted mohair yarn, combed vicuña yarn, baby camel hair combed yarn, qiviut combed yarn, guanaco combed yarn
Real World Examples
Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia (combed yarns), Biella Yarn (luxury combed yarns), Johnstons of Elgin (cashmere yarns)
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 510810 (carded fine animal hair yarn) due to the shared raw material, but the 'combed' process yields a distinctly different, higher-quality yarn. Misclassification can occur if the processing method is not accurately identified.
Products Classified Under 5108.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, China, and the UK are major importers and exporters of high-quality combed fine animal hair yarns for industrial applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 510820?
HS code 510820 covers: Yarn; of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale. This category encompasses industrial yarn crafted from fine animal hair, such as cashmere, alpaca, or mohair, that has been 'combed.' Combing is a more refined process than carding, removing shorter fibers and impurities, aligning the remaining long fibers parallel to each other. This results in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous 'worsted' yarn, highly prized for luxury textiles. These yarns are not for retail sale but are supplied to high-end textile manufacturers. Major exporters include specialized yarn producers in Italy and China, while importers are typically luxury fashion houses and premium garment makers globally. Key considerations in this trade involve fiber fineness, consistency, ethical sourcing, and the specific technical specifications required for high-performance or luxury fabric production.
What products fall under HS code 510820?
Combed cashmere yarn, superfine alpaca yarn, worsted mohair yarn, combed vicuña yarn, baby camel hair combed yarn, qiviut combed yarn, guanaco combed yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 510820?
Often confused with 510810 (carded fine animal hair yarn) due to the shared raw material, but the 'combed' process yields a distinctly different, higher-quality yarn. Misclassification can occur if the processing method is not accurately identified.
How is HS code 510820 structured?
HS code 510820 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.