Product classification
HS code for Alpaca hair (raw): 5102.19
Hair, fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats.
Classification of alpaca hair (raw) under HS 5102.19
Raw alpaca hair is classified under HS code 5102.19. Chapter 51 of the Harmonized System covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn. Alpaca hair is specifically defined as "fine animal hair" according to Note 1(b) to Chapter 51, which includes the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, and certain goats. The subheading 5102.19 is used for fine animal hair that has not been carded or combed. This includes hair in its greasy state, as well as hair that has been washed, scoured, or carbonized, provided the fibers have not yet undergone the mechanical process of alignment (carding or combing) for spinning. The classification follows GRI 1, as the product is a raw textile fiber of animal origin. The distinction between fine and coarse hair is based on the micron diameter and the specific animal species listed in the chapter notes.
- Covers
- Raw alpaca fleece
- Scoured alpaca hair (not carded)
- Greasy alpaca hair
- Carbonized alpaca hair
- Sorted alpaca fiber (not combed)
- Also under 5102.19
- Peruvian alpaca
- South African mohair
- Mongolian yak hair
- Angora rabbit wool
- Vicuña fiber
Codes often confused with 5102.19
Common mistake. Alpaca hair is often misclassified as wool (heading 5101). However, the HS nomenclature strictly defines wool as the fiber from sheep or lambs. Another common error is classifying alpaca hair under 5102.11, which is reserved specifically for kashmir (cashmere) goat hair. If the alpaca hair has been carded or combed in preparation for spinning, it must be moved to heading 5105.39. Furthermore, if the hair has already been spun into yarn, it falls under heading 5108. Waste of alpaca hair, including noils, is classified under 5103. Finally, coarse animal hair (such as horsehair) is classified under 5102.20, but alpaca is always considered fine hair.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510219 (the code used for alpaca hair (raw)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510219 (the code used for alpaca hair (raw)) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 31% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 510219, not only alpaca hair (raw).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$14M 25% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Lesotho* ~$10.0M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Belgium $3.8M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $55M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $20M 31% of world imports
- 2 South Africa $13M 20% of world imports
- 3 China $8.6M 13% of world imports
World total: $65M 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 alpaca hair (raw)
Brazil classifies alpaca hair (raw) under NCM 5102.19.00: HS 5102.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about alpaca hair (raw)
What is the HS code for Alpaca hair (raw)?
The HS code for Alpaca hair (raw) is 510219 (Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats).
How do I classify Alpaca hair (raw) for customs?
Alpaca hair (raw) is classified under HS code 510219 — Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for raw alpaca hair?
The HS code for fine animal hair of alpaca, not carded or combed, is 5102.19.
Is washed alpaca hair still classified under 5102.19?
Yes, as long as it has not been carded or combed, washed or scoured alpaca hair remains under this code.
Which countries are the top exporters of alpaca hair (raw) (HS 510219)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510219 (the code used for alpaca hair (raw)) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $14M, 25% of world exports), Lesotho (about $10.0M) and Belgium ($3.8M). World exports 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.
Which countries are the top importers of alpaca hair (raw) (HS 510219)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510219 (the code used for alpaca hair (raw)) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($20M, 31% of world imports), South Africa ($13M) and China ($8.6M). World imports came to about $65M, 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.
Is the HS code for Alpaca hair (raw) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510219 for Alpaca hair (raw) is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for alpaca hair (raw) in Brazil?
In Brazil, alpaca hair (raw) (HS 510219) is classified under NCM 5102.19.00.