HS Code for Carded cashmere yarn (bulk)

Carded cashmere yarn in bulk is classified under HS code 510810. This classification is found in Chapter 51, which covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn and woven fabric. Cashmere is defined as "fine animal hair" according to Note 1(b) to Chapter 51. Heading 5108 specifically applies to yarn made of fine animal hair (carded or combed), which has not been put up for retail sale. The subheading 510810 is reserved for the "carded" variety. Carding is a mechanical process that untangles, cleans, and intermixes fibers to produce a continuous web or sliver suitable for subsequent processing, but it results in a less aligned fiber structure than combing. The term "bulk" or "not put up for retail sale" generally refers to yarn supplied on large industrial supports like cones, cheeses, or beams, weighing more than a specific threshold (usually 125 grams for fine animal hair) as defined in the Section XI notes. This classification follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the material origin (cashmere), the processing stage (carded), and the packaging format (bulk).

Products Included

• Carded cashmere yarn on industrial cones
• Carded fine hair yarn of the Kashmir goat
• Uncombed cashmere yarn for industrial weaving
• Bulk carded yarn of fine animal hair

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification is 510820, which is for "combed" cashmere yarn. Combing is a more advanced process that removes short fibers and aligns long fibers parallel; carded yarn is loftier and less smooth. Another error is 510910, which applies to yarn "put up for retail sale" (e.g., small balls for hand-knitting). Finally, it should not be confused with 5106, which is for sheep's wool yarn.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Carded cashmere yarn (bulk)?

The HS code for carded cashmere yarn not put up for retail sale is 510810.

What is the difference between carded and combed cashmere?

Carded yarn (510810) has fibers that are loosely aligned and is often used for woolen-spun fabrics, while combed yarn (510820) has highly aligned fibers and is used for smoother, worsted-style fabrics.