HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5112.20 – Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed 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 5112.20 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of combed wool or combed 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 suiting fabric, wool-nylon blend dress fabric, wool-rayon blend shirting, wool-elastane stretch fabric and worsted wool-silk blend with synthetic filament.
What HS 5112.20 covers
This HS code covers woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair, blended with man-made filaments, where the natural fiber content is less than 85% by weight. These blends are strategically designed to combine the luxurious feel and natural properties of wool with the enhanced durability, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of synthetic filaments. They are widely traded for use in suits, dresses, and workwear, offering a balance of performance and aesthetics. Importers include mass-market apparel brands, uniform suppliers, and textile manufacturers seeking versatile and cost-effective materials. Exporters are typically countries with integrated textile industries capable of producing both natural and synthetic fibers, such as China, India, and Turkey. The specific blend ratio and type of filament (e.g., polyester, nylon) are crucial trade considerations.
- Covers
- Wool-polyester suiting fabric
- Wool-nylon blend dress fabric
- Wool-rayon blend shirting
- Wool-elastane stretch fabric
- Worsted wool-silk blend with synthetic filament
- Wool-acetate lining fabric
- Examples
- Uniqlo "Smart Ankle Pants" fabric
- Zara blended wool coats
- H&M wool-blend trousers
- Brooks Brothers "Traveler" suits (blended)
Codes often confused with 5112.20
Common mistake. Can be confused with 511230 (mixed with man-made staple fibres) or 511290 (mixed with other fibers). The distinction lies in the type of man-made fiber: 'filament' versus 'staple'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 511220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 511220 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 32% 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 $14M 40% of world exports
- 2 China $6.4M 19% of world exports
- 3 Japan $2.4M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $34M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $17M 32% of world imports
- 2 China $5.2M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Madagascar $3.2M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $55M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 5112.20 2
Brazil splits HS 5112.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5112.20.10 Combed wool blend with man-made filamentsDe lã
- 5112.20.20 Combed fine hair blend with man-made filamentsDe pelos finos
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 51.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5112.20
What is HS code 511220?
HS code 511220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed 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 covers woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair, blended with man-made filaments, where the natural fiber content is less than 85% by weight. These blends are strategically designed to combine the luxurious feel and natural properties of wool with the enhanced durability, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of synthetic filaments. They are widely traded for use in suits, dresses, and workwear, offering a balance of performance and aesthetics. Importers include mass-market apparel brands, uniform suppliers, and textile manufacturers seeking versatile and cost-effective materials. Exporters are typically countries with integrated textile industries capable of producing both natural and synthetic fibers, such as China, India, and Turkey. The specific blend ratio and type of filament (e.g., polyester, nylon) are crucial trade considerations.
What products fall under HS code 511220?
Wool-polyester suiting fabric, wool-nylon blend dress fabric, wool-rayon blend shirting, wool-elastane stretch fabric, worsted wool-silk blend with synthetic filament, wool-acetate lining fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 511220?
Can be confused with 511230 (mixed with man-made staple fibres) or 511290 (mixed with other fibers). The distinction lies in the type of man-made fiber: 'filament' versus 'staple'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 511220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 511220 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($14M, 40% of world exports), China ($6.4M) and Japan ($2.4M). World exports came to about $34M, 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 511220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 511220 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($17M, 32% of world imports), China ($5.2M) and Madagascar ($3.2M). World imports came to about $55M, 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 511220 structured?
HS code 511220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (51) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) 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 511220?
Brazil splits HS code 511220 into 2 NCM codes: 5112.20.10 (Combed wool blend with man-made filaments), 5112.20.20 (Combed fine hair blend with man-made filaments). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.