HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5111.20 – 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
HS code 5111.20 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for wool-polyester filament suiting fabric, cashmere-rayon blend dress fabric, merino-nylon filament uniform fabric, alpaca-acetate blend fabric and woolen-lycra blend fabric.
What HS 5111.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Dormeuil (some blended suiting fabrics)
- Reda (performance blends)
- various uniform fabric suppliers
Codes often confused with 5111.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 511120, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 511120 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 19% 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 $8.8M 32% of world exports
- 2 Italy $5.1M 19% of world exports
- 3 Egypt $3.2M 12% of world exports
World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.8M 19% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$4.0M 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$1.4M 5.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $25M 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 5111.20
Brazil does not split HS 5111.20: its NCM code is 5111.20.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5111.20
What is HS code 511120?
HS code 511120 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 511120?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 511120 in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.8M, 32% of world exports), Italy ($5.1M) and Egypt ($3.2M). World exports came to about $27M, 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 511120?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 511120 in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.8M, 19% of world imports), Vietnam (about $4.0M) and Bangladesh (about $1.4M). World imports came to about $25M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 511120?
In Brazil, HS code 511120 is NCM 5111.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.