HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5112.30 – 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 staple fibres
HS code 5112.30 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 staple fibres. It is used for wool-polyester staple blend suiting, wool-acrylic blend sweater fabric, wool-viscose blend dress material, wool-nylon staple blend coating and worsted wool-modal blend fabric.
What HS 5112.30 covers
This category pertains to woven fabrics of combed wool or fine animal hair, blended with man-made staple fibers, where the natural fiber content is less than 85% by weight. These blends are highly sought after in international trade for their ability to combine the natural aesthetics and comfort of wool with the practical benefits of synthetic staple fibers, such as improved resilience, ease of care, and reduced pilling. They are extensively used in a broad range of apparel, from tailored suits to casual wear, where a balance of quality and affordability is desired. Importers include large-scale apparel manufacturers and retailers globally, while exporters are often countries with robust textile manufacturing capabilities and access to diverse fiber sources, like China, India, and Pakistan. The specific blend composition and staple fiber type (e.g., polyester, acrylic, viscose) are key trade specifications.
- Covers
- Wool-polyester staple blend suiting
- Wool-acrylic blend sweater fabric
- Wool-viscose blend dress material
- Wool-nylon staple blend coating
- Worsted wool-modal blend fabric
- Wool-lyocell blend
- Examples
- Marks & Spencer wool-blend trousers
- Next tailored wool-blend jackets
- J.Crew wool-blend blazers
- Banana Republic wool-blend skirts
Codes often confused with 5112.30
Common mistake. Often confused with 511220 (mixed with man-made filaments) or 511290 (mixed with other fibers). The key differentiator is the use of man-made 'staple' fibers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 511230, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 511230 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 12% 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 $106M 41% of world exports
- 2 Italy $33M 13% of world exports
- 3 Romania $17M 6.4% of world exports
World total: $260M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$27M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $18M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $15M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $232M 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 5112.30 2
Brazil splits HS 5112.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5112.30.10 Combed wool blend with man-made staple fibresDe lã
- 5112.30.20 Combed fine hair blend, man-made staple fibresDe 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 5112.30
What is HS code 511230?
HS code 511230 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 staple fibres. This category pertains to woven fabrics of combed wool or fine animal hair, blended with man-made staple fibers, where the natural fiber content is less than 85% by weight. These blends are highly sought after in international trade for their ability to combine the natural aesthetics and comfort of wool with the practical benefits of synthetic staple fibers, such as improved resilience, ease of care, and reduced pilling. They are extensively used in a broad range of apparel, from tailored suits to casual wear, where a balance of quality and affordability is desired. Importers include large-scale apparel manufacturers and retailers globally, while exporters are often countries with robust textile manufacturing capabilities and access to diverse fiber sources, like China, India, and Pakistan. The specific blend composition and staple fiber type (e.g., polyester, acrylic, viscose) are key trade specifications.
What products fall under HS code 511230?
Wool-polyester staple blend suiting, wool-acrylic blend sweater fabric, wool-viscose blend dress material, wool-nylon staple blend coating, worsted wool-modal blend fabric, wool-lyocell blend
What are common misclassifications for HS code 511230?
Often confused with 511220 (mixed with man-made filaments) or 511290 (mixed with other fibers). The key differentiator is the use of man-made 'staple' fibers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 511230?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 511230 in UN Comtrade data were China ($106M, 41% of world exports), Italy ($33M) and Romania ($17M). World exports came to about $260M, 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 511230?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 511230 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $27M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($18M) and Germany ($15M). World imports came to about $232M, 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 511230 structured?
HS code 511230 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 511230?
Brazil splits HS code 511230 into 2 NCM codes: 5112.30.10 (Combed wool blend with man-made staple fibres), 5112.30.20 (Combed fine hair blend, man-made staple fibres). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.