HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5111.30 – 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 staple fibres
HS code 5111.30 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 staple fibres. It is used for wool-polyester staple blend coating fabric, cashmere-acrylic staple blend sweater fabric, merino-viscose staple blend dress fabric, alpaca-nylon staple blend jacket fabric and woolen-modal blend fabric.
What HS 5111.30 covers
This category covers woven fabrics composed of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, with less than 85% natural fiber content, and blended predominantly with man-made staple fibers. Man-made staple fibers (e.g., polyester staple, acrylic staple, viscose staple) are short, cut fibers that are spun into yarn, offering a different hand-feel and performance profile compared to filament blends. These fabrics are often used for outerwear, casual wear, and some suiting, providing benefits like warmth, durability, and pilling resistance, often at a more accessible price point. Importers include textile manufacturers, casual wear brands, and outerwear producers. Exporters are typically large textile mills specializing in blended fabrics. Key trade factors include the blend ratio, texture, thermal properties, and the fabric's suitability for specific apparel segments.
- Covers
- Wool-polyester staple blend coating fabric
- Cashmere-acrylic staple blend sweater fabric
- Merino-viscose staple blend dress fabric
- Alpaca-nylon staple blend jacket fabric
- Woolen-modal blend fabric
- Fine animal hair-recycled polyester blend fabric
- Wool-tencel staple blend fabric
- Examples
- Pendleton Woolen Mills (some blended blankets/fabrics)
- various textile mills producing blended fabrics for mass market
Codes often confused with 5111.30
Common mistake. The key differentiator from 511120 is the form of the man-made fiber (staple vs. filament), which requires careful analysis of the fabric composition to avoid misclassification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 511130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 511130 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 20% 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 Italy $200M 50% of world exports
- 2 China $67M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $36M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $399M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $78M 20% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$45M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $39M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $397M 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 codes for 5111.30 2
Brazil splits HS 5111.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5111.30.10 Felted wool fabric for tennis balls, min 600 g/m²De lã, feltrados, com trama combinada exclusivamente com fibras sintéticas e urdidura exclusivamente de algodão, de peso igual ou superior a 600 g/m², próprios para fabricação de bolas de tênis
- 5111.30.90 Other carded wool/fine hair blend, man-made stapleOutros
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 5111.30
What is HS code 511130?
HS code 511130 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 staple fibres. This category covers woven fabrics composed of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, with less than 85% natural fiber content, and blended predominantly with man-made staple fibers. Man-made staple fibers (e.g., polyester staple, acrylic staple, viscose staple) are short, cut fibers that are spun into yarn, offering a different hand-feel and performance profile compared to filament blends. These fabrics are often used for outerwear, casual wear, and some suiting, providing benefits like warmth, durability, and pilling resistance, often at a more accessible price point. Importers include textile manufacturers, casual wear brands, and outerwear producers. Exporters are typically large textile mills specializing in blended fabrics. Key trade factors include the blend ratio, texture, thermal properties, and the fabric's suitability for specific apparel segments.
What products fall under HS code 511130?
Wool-polyester staple blend coating fabric, cashmere-acrylic staple blend sweater fabric, merino-viscose staple blend dress fabric, alpaca-nylon staple blend jacket fabric, woolen-modal blend fabric, fine animal hair-recycled polyester blend fabric, wool-tencel staple blend fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 511130?
The key differentiator from 511120 is the form of the man-made fiber (staple vs. filament), which requires careful analysis of the fabric composition to avoid misclassification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 511130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 511130 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($200M, 50% of world exports), China ($67M) and Spain ($36M). World exports came to about $399M, 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 511130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 511130 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($78M, 20% of world imports), Vietnam (about $45M) and Spain ($39M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 511130 structured?
HS code 511130 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 511130?
Brazil splits HS code 511130 into 2 NCM codes: 5111.30.10 (Felted wool fabric for tennis balls, min 600 g/m²), 5111.30.90 (Other carded wool/fine hair blend, man-made staple). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.