Product classification
HS code for Carded cashmere yarn (bulk): 5108.10
Yarn, of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of carded cashmere yarn (bulk) under HS 5108.10
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).
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5108.10
- Loro Piana (yarns)
- Todd & Duncan (cashmere yarn)
- Cariaggi Lanificio (fine yarns)
Codes often confused with 5108.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510810 (the code used for carded cashmere yarn (bulk)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510810 (the code used for carded cashmere yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 77% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Cambodia, with about 32% 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 510810, not only carded cashmere yarn (bulk).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $374M 77% of world exports
- 2 Italy $50M 10% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $28M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $484M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Cambodia* ~$123M 32% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$68M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $44M 11% of world imports
World total: $385M 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 carded cashmere yarn (bulk)
Brazil classifies carded cashmere yarn (bulk) under NCM 5108.10.00: HS 5108.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carded cashmere yarn (bulk)
What is the HS code for Carded cashmere yarn (bulk)?
The HS code for Carded cashmere yarn (bulk) is 510810 (Yarn; of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for carded cashmere yarn not put up for retail sale is 510810.
How do I classify Carded cashmere yarn (bulk) for customs?
Carded cashmere yarn (bulk) is classified under HS code 510810 — Yarn; of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of carded cashmere yarn (bulk) (HS 510810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510810 (the code used for carded cashmere yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were China ($374M, 77% of world exports), Italy ($50M) and Hong Kong ($28M). World exports came to about $484M, 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 carded cashmere yarn (bulk) (HS 510810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510810 (the code used for carded cashmere yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were Cambodia (about $123M, 32% of world imports), Vietnam (about $68M) and Italy ($44M). World imports came to about $385M, 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 Carded cashmere yarn (bulk) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510810 for Carded cashmere yarn (bulk) 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 carded cashmere yarn (bulk) in Brazil?
In Brazil, carded cashmere yarn (bulk) (HS 510810) is classified under NCM 5108.10.00.