Product classification
HS code for Carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk): 5108.10
Yarn, of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk) under HS 5108.10
HS code 5108.10 covers yarn made from carded fine animal hair that is not put up for retail sale (bulk). This classification is determined by the processing method (carding vs. combing) and the packaging (bulk vs. retail). "Not put up for retail sale" generally refers to yarn imported in large quantities on cones, bobbins, or in large hanks intended for industrial weaving or knitting. The distinction between carded and combed yarn is significant in the textile industry; carded yarn is typically fuzzier and bulkier, whereas combed yarn is smoother and stronger. Classification under 5108.10 requires that the yarn contains at least 85% by weight of fine animal hair, or that the fine animal hair predominates by weight over other textile materials. This code is vital for manufacturers who source semi-finished yarn for garment production.
- Covers
- Carded alpaca yarn on industrial cones
- Carded mohair yarn in bulk hanks
- Bulk carded camel hair yarn
- Carded angora yarn for industrial knitting
- Carded rabbit hair yarn (bulk)
- Also under 5108.10
- Loro Piana (yarns)
- Todd & Duncan (cashmere yarn)
- Cariaggi Lanificio (fine yarns)
Codes often confused with 5108.10
Common mistake. This product is often confused with HS code 5108.20, which is for combed fine animal hair yarn. It is also frequently misclassified under 5109.90, which is for yarn put up for retail sale (e.g., small balls for hand-knitting). Additionally, it may be confused with 5106.10, which is for carded wool yarn. The key distinction is the source of the fiber (fine animal hair vs. sheep's wool) and the packaging format.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510810 (the code used for carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510810 (the code used for carded fine animal hair 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 fine animal hair 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 fine animal hair yarn (bulk)
Brazil classifies carded fine animal hair 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 fine animal hair yarn (bulk)
What is the HS code for Carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk)?
The HS code for Carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk) is 510810 (Yarn; of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale).
How do I classify Carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk) for customs?
Carded fine animal hair 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 HS code for carded fine animal hair yarn in bulk?
The HS code for this product is 5108.10.
What qualifies as "not put up for retail sale"?
In the HS system, yarn is considered "not put up for retail sale" if it is on supports (like cones) or in forms (like large hanks) that exceed specific weight limits, typically 125g or 500g depending on the fiber type and ply.
Which countries are the top exporters of carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk) (HS 510810)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510810 (the code used for carded fine animal hair 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 fine animal hair yarn (bulk) (HS 510810)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510810 (the code used for carded fine animal hair 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 fine animal hair yarn (bulk) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510810 for Carded fine animal hair 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 fine animal hair yarn (bulk) in Brazil?
In Brazil, carded fine animal hair yarn (bulk) (HS 510810) is classified under NCM 5108.10.00.