Product classification
HS code for Carded wool blend yarn (bulk): 5106.20
Yarn, of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of carded wool blend yarn (bulk) under HS 5106.20
HS code 5106.20 is utilized for the classification of yarn made from carded wool that is not packaged for retail sale and contains less than 85% wool by weight. This classification falls under Chapter 51, which governs wool and animal hair products. Heading 51.06 specifically addresses yarn of carded wool that is not put up for retail sale. The distinction between subheadings 5106.10 and 5106.20 is based entirely on the weight percentage of the wool content. When wool is blended with other fibers—such as polyester, nylon, acrylic, or even other animal hairs—and the wool component constitutes less than 85% of the total weight, the product is classified under 5106.20. The phrase "not put up for retail sale" is a technical distinction within the Harmonized System, generally referring to yarn imported in bulk forms like large industrial cones, cheeses, or hanks. These are intended for industrial manufacturing rather than direct sale to consumers for knitting or crocheting. This classification follows the hierarchical structure of the HS and the specific notes in Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles). Note 2 to Section XI is particularly relevant here, as it provides the rules for classifying textile products consisting of two or more textile materials. The yarn is classified as if it consisted wholly of that one textile material which predominates by weight over any other single textile material. If no single material predominates, it is classified under the heading which occurs last in numerical order among those which equally merit consideration.
- Covers
- Wool and polyester blend yarn (carded)
- Wool and acrylic blend yarn (carded)
- Industrial wool blend yarn on large cones
- Carded wool yarn with 50% synthetic fiber content
- Also under 5106.20
- Südwolle Group Wool Blends
- Schoeller Spinning Group Blended Yarns
- Novita Wool Blend Yarn (industrial)
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease (industrial form)
- Patons Classic Wool Blends (industrial form)
Codes often confused with 5106.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5106.10, which is reserved for carded wool yarn containing 85% or more wool. Another common error is classifying these blends under heading 51.09 if they are packaged for retail sale (e.g., small balls with labels). Furthermore, if the yarn is combed rather than carded, it must be classified under heading 51.07.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510620 (the code used for carded wool blend yarn (bulk)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510620 (the code used for carded wool blend yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 21% 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 510620, not only carded wool blend yarn (bulk).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $54M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $46M 21% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $38M 18% of world exports
World total: $215M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $44M 21% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$20M 9.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Denmark $19M 9.1% of world imports
World total: $208M 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 wool blend yarn (bulk)
Brazil classifies carded wool blend yarn (bulk) under NCM 5106.20.00: HS 5106.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carded wool blend yarn (bulk)
What is the HS code for Carded wool blend yarn (bulk)?
The HS code for Carded wool blend yarn (bulk) is 510620 (Yarn; of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for carded wool blend yarn containing less than 85% wool and not put up for retail sale is 5106.20.
How do I classify Carded wool blend yarn (bulk) for customs?
Carded wool blend yarn (bulk) is classified under HS code 510620 — Yarn; of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is "retail sale" defined for wool yarn?
Under the HS system, yarn is considered "put up for retail sale" if it meets specific weight and packaging criteria, such as being on balls or skeins of a weight not exceeding 125 grams for wool, or 500 grams in certain other cases, usually accompanied by labels.
Which countries are the top exporters of carded wool blend yarn (bulk) (HS 510620)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510620 (the code used for carded wool blend yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($54M, 25% of world exports), China ($46M) and Lithuania ($38M). World exports came to about $215M, 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 yarn (bulk) (HS 510620)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510620 (the code used for carded wool blend yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($44M, 21% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $20M) and Denmark ($19M). World imports came to about $208M, 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 yarn (bulk) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510620 for Carded wool blend 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 wool blend yarn (bulk) in Brazil?
In Brazil, carded wool blend yarn (bulk) (HS 510620) is classified under NCM 5106.20.00.