Product classification
HS code for Carded coarse animal hair: 5105.40
Hair, coarse animal hair, carded or combed.
Classification of carded coarse animal hair under HS 5105.40
HS code 5105.40 is designated for coarse animal hair that has been carded or combed. According to the Chapter 51 notes of the Harmonized System, "coarse animal hair" refers to all animal hair not mentioned as "fine animal hair," excluding pigs', hogs', or boars' bristles, and horsehair from the mane or tail. The carding process involves passing the hair through a series of rollers with wire teeth to untangle the fibers. This preparation is necessary before the hair can be used in industrial applications, such as the production of felt, interlinings, or coarse yarns. The classification depends on the physical state of the hair; once it has been mechanically worked beyond simple cleaning or scouring, it moves from heading 5102 to 5105. This code is essential for tracking the trade of industrial-grade animal fibers used in heavy-duty textiles and upholstery.
- Covers
- Carded horse hair (excluding mane and tail)
- Carded common goat hair
- Combed cattle hair
- Prepared coarse animal hair slivers
- Carded yak hair (coarse grades)
- Also under 5105.40
- Horsehair for upholstery
- Camel hair for interlinings
- Goat hair for paint brushes
- Yak hair for traditional textiles
- Coarse wool for carpet backing
Codes often confused with 5105.40
Common mistake. It is often confused with HS code 5102.20, which is reserved for coarse hair that is raw, washed, or scoured but not yet carded. It may also be confused with HS code 0502.10, which specifically covers pigs', hogs', or boars' bristles. Another common mistake is using 5105.39 if the hair is mistakenly identified as "fine" animal hair. The distinction relies on the animal species and the micron count of the fiber.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510540 (the code used for carded coarse animal hair), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510540 (the code used for carded coarse animal hair) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 39% 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 510540, not only carded coarse animal hair.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.9M 66% of world exports
- 2 Mongolia* ~$639K 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Africa $512K 8.8% of world exports
World total: $5.8M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.5M 39% of world imports
- 2 Norway $1.0M 26% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $577K 15% of world imports
World total: $3.9M 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 coarse animal hair
Brazil classifies carded coarse animal hair under NCM 5105.40.00: HS 5105.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carded coarse animal hair
What is the HS code for Carded coarse animal hair?
The HS code for Carded coarse animal hair is 510540 (Hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed). The correct HS code for coarse animal hair that has been carded or combed is 5105.40.
How do I classify Carded coarse animal hair for customs?
Carded coarse animal hair is classified under HS code 510540 — Hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines coarse hair in the HS system?
Coarse hair is defined as any animal hair other than wool or fine animal hair (such as alpaca, cashmere, or angora), and it specifically excludes bristles and horsehair from the mane or tail which fall under Chapter 5.
Which countries are the top exporters of carded coarse animal hair (HS 510540)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510540 (the code used for carded coarse animal hair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.9M, 66% of world exports), Mongolia (about $639K) and South Africa ($512K). World exports came to about $5.8M, 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 coarse animal hair (HS 510540)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510540 (the code used for carded coarse animal hair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.5M, 39% of world imports), Norway ($1.0M) and South Korea ($577K). World imports came to about $3.9M, 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 coarse animal hair the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510540 for Carded coarse animal hair 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 coarse animal hair in Brazil?
In Brazil, carded coarse animal hair (HS 510540) is classified under NCM 5105.40.00.