Product classification

HS code for Carded fine animal hair: 5105.39

Hair, fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats.

Classification of carded fine animal hair under HS 5105.39

HS code 5105.39 is the residual category for fine animal hair (excluding cashmere) that has been carded or combed. This includes fibers from animals like alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, or angora rabbit. The carding process prepares these luxury fibers for spinning by creating a uniform web and removing impurities. This classification is used for fibers that are intended for high-end apparel and textiles. It is important to distinguish these fibers from wool, which is classified under different subheadings of 5105, based on the diameter and source of the fiber. The mechanical action of carding or combing is the defining characteristic that separates these goods from raw hair in heading 5102. This code ensures that various types of specialty animal fibers are grouped together when they have reached the same stage of industrial preparation.

Covers
  • Carded alpaca fiber
  • Combed mohair tops
  • Carded angora rabbit hair
  • Camel hair slivers
  • Carded vicuna hair
Also under 5105.39
  • Peruvian Alpaca Fiber
  • South African Mohair Tops
  • Angora Rabbit Hair from France
  • Vicuña from Andes
  • Baby Alpaca from Arequipa

Codes often confused with 5105.39

Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5105.31, which is exclusively for cashmere. It is also frequently confused with 5105.29, which covers combed wool (wool tops). Importers must also avoid using 5102.19, which is for these same fine hairs but in their raw, uncarded state. Accurate identification of the animal species is required to distinguish between fine hair (5105.39) and coarse hair (5105.40).

5105.31Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats5105.29Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments5102.19Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats5105.40Hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed

Top exporters and importers of HS 510539 (the code used for carded fine animal hair), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510539 (the code used for carded fine animal hair) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 510539, not only carded fine animal hair.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $270M
  2. 2 Mongolia* ~$182M
  3. 3 Peru* ~$115M

World total: $662M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $278M
  2. 2 Italy $82M
  3. 3 South Korea $7.2M

Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $408M 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 fine animal hair

Brazil classifies carded fine animal hair under NCM 5105.39.00: HS 5105.39 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about carded fine animal hair

What is the HS code for Carded fine animal hair?

The HS code for Carded fine animal hair is 510539 (Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats). The HS code for carded or combed fine animal hair (other than cashmere) is 5105.39.

How do I classify Carded fine animal hair for customs?

Carded fine animal hair is classified under HS code 510539 — Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include sheep's wool?

No, sheep's wool is classified separately under HS codes 5105.10 through 5105.29, depending on whether it is carded or combed.

Which countries are the top exporters of carded fine animal hair (HS 510539)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510539 (the code used for carded fine animal hair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($270M, 41% of world exports), Mongolia (about $182M) and Peru (about $115M). World exports came to about $662M, 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 fine animal hair (HS 510539)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 510539 (the code used for carded fine animal hair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($278M, 68% of world imports), Italy ($82M) and South Korea ($7.2M). World imports came to about $408M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Carded fine animal hair the same in all countries?

The base HS code 510539 for Carded fine 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 fine animal hair in Brazil?

In Brazil, carded fine animal hair (HS 510539) is classified under NCM 5105.39.00.