Product classification
HS code for Carded wool: 5105.10
Wool, carded.
Classification of carded wool under HS 5105.10
The classification of carded wool under HS code 5105.10 is determined by the specific mechanical processing the raw wool has undergone. Chapter 51 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn and woven fabric. Within this chapter, heading 51.05 specifically addresses wool and fine or coarse animal hair that has been carded or combed. Carding is a fundamental mechanical process in the textile industry that involves disentangling, cleaning, and intermixing fibers to produce a continuous web or sliver. This process is essential for preparing the wool for subsequent spinning into yarn. The carding process removes residual vegetable matter and short fibers, though not as extensively as the combing process. Subheading 5105.10 is reserved for wool that has completed the carding stage but has not yet been subjected to combing. This distinction is vital because combed wool (often referred to as wool tops) is classified under a different subheading, 5105.29. The classification follows General Interpretative Rule (GRI) 1, which states that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Since the product is wool and the primary process applied is carding, it fits the legal definition of this code. Importers must ensure that the wool has not been further processed into yarn, as that would move the classification to headings 51.06 through 51.09. The physical state of the wool—whether in bulk, slivers, or webs—is the primary indicator for this code.
- Covers
- Carded wool slivers
- Carded wool in bulk or rolls
- Carded wool webs
- Scoured wool that has undergone the carding process
- Also under 5105.10
- Australian Carded Merino
- New Zealand Carded Wool
- South African Carded Wool
- Patons Classic Wool (raw material form)
- Lion Brand Wool-Ease (raw material form)
Codes often confused with 5105.10
Common mistake. Carded wool is frequently confused with combed wool, which falls under HS code 5105.29. The difference lies in the degree of fiber alignment and the removal of short fibers (noils). Additionally, raw or greasy wool is classified under heading 51.01, and wool that has been carbonized but not carded is classified under 51.01.30. Misclassifying carded wool as yarn (51.06) is also common if the sliver is mistaken for a finished yarn product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510510 (the code used for carded wool), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510510 (the code used for carded wool) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 86% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 36% 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 510510, not only carded wool.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $28M 86% of world exports
- 2 Italy $1.0M 3.1% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $423K 1.3% of world exports
World total: $32M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $4.8M 36% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $1.0M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $1.0M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $13M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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
Brazil classifies carded wool under NCM 5105.10.00: HS 5105.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about carded wool
What is the HS code for Carded wool?
The HS code for Carded wool is 510510 (Wool; carded). The HS code for carded wool is 5105.10, which covers wool that has been mechanically processed to align fibers but has not been combed.
How do I classify Carded wool for customs?
Carded wool is classified under HS code 510510 — Wool; carded. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between carded and combed wool in the HS system?
Carded wool (5105.10) is the initial stage of fiber alignment, resulting in a loftier texture. Combed wool (5105.29) undergoes an additional step to remove short fibers and create a smoother, more parallel fiber arrangement used for worsted yarns.
Which countries are the top exporters of carded wool (HS 510510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510510 (the code used for carded wool) in UN Comtrade data were China ($28M, 86% of world exports), Italy ($1.0M) and the United Kingdom ($423K). World exports came to about $32M, 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 (HS 510510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510510 (the code used for carded wool) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($4.8M, 36% of world imports), Thailand ($1.0M) and South Korea ($1.0M). World imports came to about $13M, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510510 for Carded wool 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 in Brazil?
In Brazil, carded wool (HS 510510) is classified under NCM 5105.10.00.