About HS Code 511119
This category covers woven fabrics made from carded wool or carded fine animal hair, with a high natural fiber content (85% or more), and a weight exceeding 300 grams per square meter. These are heavyweight woolen fabrics, prized for their warmth, durability, and robust texture. They are commonly used for outerwear such as coats, jackets, blankets, and upholstery, where insulation and resilience are essential. Importers include manufacturers of luxury outerwear, blanket producers, and high-end furniture makers. Exporters are often traditional textile mills with expertise in producing dense, warm woolen fabrics. Key aspects of trade involve the fabric's thermal properties, resistance to wear, texture, and suitability for cold-weather garments or durable home furnishings.
Products Under This Code
Heavyweight merino wool coating fabric, cashmere blend blanket fabric, thick alpaca overcoat fabric, heavy woolen tweed, melton wool fabric, duffle coat fabric, boiled wool fabric
Real World Examples
Harris Tweed (heavy tweeds), Fox Brothers & Co (heavy flannels), Johnstons of Elgin (cashmere blankets)
Common Misclassification
The primary distinction from 511111 is fabric weight; mismeasurement can lead to incorrect classification. It could also be confused with 511219 (heavyweight combed wool fabrics) if the carded vs. combed distinction is overlooked.
Products Classified Under 5111.19
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
The UK, Italy, and China are prominent in the production and trade of these heavier woolen and fine animal hair fabrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 511119?
HS code 511119 covers: Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 300g/m2. This category covers woven fabrics made from carded wool or carded fine animal hair, with a high natural fiber content (85% or more), and a weight exceeding 300 grams per square meter. These are heavyweight woolen fabrics, prized for their warmth, durability, and robust texture. They are commonly used for outerwear such as coats, jackets, blankets, and upholstery, where insulation and resilience are essential. Importers include manufacturers of luxury outerwear, blanket producers, and high-end furniture makers. Exporters are often traditional textile mills with expertise in producing dense, warm woolen fabrics. Key aspects of trade involve the fabric's thermal properties, resistance to wear, texture, and suitability for cold-weather garments or durable home furnishings.
What products fall under HS code 511119?
Heavyweight merino wool coating fabric, cashmere blend blanket fabric, thick alpaca overcoat fabric, heavy woolen tweed, melton wool fabric, duffle coat fabric, boiled wool fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 511119?
The primary distinction from 511111 is fabric weight; mismeasurement can lead to incorrect classification. It could also be confused with 511219 (heavyweight combed wool fabrics) if the carded vs. combed distinction is overlooked.
How is HS code 511119 structured?
HS code 511119 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.