About HS Code 511120
This HS code pertains to woven fabrics made from carded wool or carded fine animal hair, where the natural fiber content is less than 85% by weight, and the fabric is primarily blended with man-made filaments. Man-made filaments (e.g., polyester, nylon, rayon in continuous form) are added to impart specific characteristics such as improved drape, wrinkle resistance, increased strength, or a lustrous finish, often at a lower cost than pure natural fibers. These fabrics are widely used in suiting, dresses, and uniform manufacturing. Importers are typically garment factories and fashion brands seeking performance-enhanced or cost-effective textile solutions. Exporters include large-scale textile mills in Asia and Europe. Key trade considerations include the blend ratio, the specific properties contributed by the filament, and the fabric's end-use application.
Products Under This Code
Wool-polyester filament suiting fabric, cashmere-rayon blend dress fabric, merino-nylon filament uniform fabric, alpaca-acetate blend fabric, woolen-lycra blend fabric, fine animal hair-cupro blend fabric, wool-modal filament fabric
Real World Examples
Dormeuil (some blended suiting fabrics), Reda (performance blends), various uniform fabric suppliers
Common Misclassification
Crucial to distinguish from 511130 (mixed with man-made staple fibres) and 511190 (mixed with other fibres), as the form of the man-made fiber (filament vs. staple) is a key classification determinant.
Products Classified Under 5111.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Turkey are major producers, with global trade driven by demand from garment manufacturing hubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 511120?
HS code 511120 covers: Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. This HS code pertains to woven fabrics made from carded wool or carded fine animal hair, where the natural fiber content is less than 85% by weight, and the fabric is primarily blended with man-made filaments. Man-made filaments (e.g., polyester, nylon, rayon in continuous form) are added to impart specific characteristics such as improved drape, wrinkle resistance, increased strength, or a lustrous finish, often at a lower cost than pure natural fibers. These fabrics are widely used in suiting, dresses, and uniform manufacturing. Importers are typically garment factories and fashion brands seeking performance-enhanced or cost-effective textile solutions. Exporters include large-scale textile mills in Asia and Europe. Key trade considerations include the blend ratio, the specific properties contributed by the filament, and the fabric's end-use application.
What products fall under HS code 511120?
Wool-polyester filament suiting fabric, cashmere-rayon blend dress fabric, merino-nylon filament uniform fabric, alpaca-acetate blend fabric, woolen-lycra blend fabric, fine animal hair-cupro blend fabric, wool-modal filament fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 511120?
Crucial to distinguish from 511130 (mixed with man-made staple fibres) and 511190 (mixed with other fibres), as the form of the man-made fiber (filament vs. staple) is a key classification determinant.
How is HS code 511120 structured?
HS code 511120 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.