Product classification

HS code for Carded wool blend fabric: 5111.30

Fabrics, woven, of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres.

Classification of carded wool blend fabric under HS 5111.30

Carded wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 5111.30 based on its specific material composition and the mechanical processing of the fibers. This code is part of Chapter 51, which covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn and woven fabric. To fall under 5111.30, the fabric must be woven and consist of carded wool or carded fine animal hair. Carding is a mechanical process where fibers are opened and aligned into a web, resulting in a fuzzier, warmer, and more voluminous texture compared to the smoother finish of combed wool. Crucially, this classification applies when the wool content is less than 85% by weight and the wool is mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibers, such as polyester, acrylic, or nylon staple. The classification follows General Interpretative Rules (GIR) 1 and 6, focusing on the weight thresholds and the nature of the blend as defined in the legal notes of Section XI of the Harmonized System.

Covers
  • Woven fabrics of carded wool mixed with polyester staple fibers
  • Carded fine animal hair fabrics blended with nylon staple
  • Woolen flannels containing 60% carded wool and 40% synthetic staple
  • Tweed fabrics made from carded wool and man-made fiber blends
  • Overcoat fabrics of carded wool mixed with acrylic staple fibers
Also under 5111.30
  • Pendleton Woolen Mills (some blended blankets/fabrics)
  • various textile mills producing blended fabrics for mass market

Codes often confused with 5111.30

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5111.11 or 5111.19, which are reserved for fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of wool. Another common error is classifying these goods under heading 5112, which is strictly for combed wool fabrics. Combed wool (worsted) is processed differently to create a smoother, stronger yarn. Additionally, if the man-made staple fiber content exceeds the wool content and the blend is not considered "mainly or solely" wool-based by weight in certain jurisdictions, importers might mistakenly look at Chapter 55 (man-made staple fibers), specifically 5515.

5111.90Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 51115111.20Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments5111.11Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 300g/m25111.19Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 300g/m251.12Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair55.15Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55

Top exporters and importers of HS 511130 (the code used for carded wool blend fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 511130 (the code used for carded wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 20% 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 511130, not only carded wool blend fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $200M
  2. 2 China $67M
  3. 3 Spain $36M

World total: $399M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Morocco $78M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$45M
  3. 3 Spain $39M

World total: $397M 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 codes for carded wool blend fabric

Brazil splits HS 5111.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5111.30.10Felted wool fabric for tennis balls, min 600 g/m²
  • 5111.30.90Other carded wool/fine hair blend, man-made staple

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

Questions about carded wool blend fabric

What is the HS code for Carded wool blend fabric?

The HS code for Carded wool blend fabric is 511130 (Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres). The HS code for woven fabrics of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibers, is 5111.30.

How do I classify Carded wool blend fabric for customs?

Carded wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 511130 — Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between carded and combed wool in HS classification?

Carded wool (Heading 5111) has fibers that are loosened and aligned but retain a degree of randomness, creating a soft, fuzzy texture. Combed wool (Heading 5112) undergoes an additional combing process to remove short fibers and align long fibers parallel, resulting in a smooth, dense, and durable fabric.

Which countries are the top exporters of carded wool blend fabric (HS 511130)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 511130 (the code used for carded wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($200M, 50% of world exports), China ($67M) and Spain ($36M). World exports came to about $399M, 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 wool blend fabric (HS 511130)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 511130 (the code used for carded wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($78M, 20% of world imports), Vietnam (about $45M) and Spain ($39M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 wool blend fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 511130 for Carded wool blend fabric 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 wool blend fabric in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 511130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for carded wool blend fabric depends on the product's details: 5111.30.10 (Felted wool fabric for tennis balls, min 600 g/m²), 5111.30.90 (Other carded wool/fine hair blend, man-made staple).