HS Code for Coarse animal hair waste

Coarse animal hair waste is classified under HS code 5103.30. This classification falls within Chapter 51, which encompasses wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and the resulting yarns and woven fabrics. Heading 5103 specifically addresses waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair. The subheading 5103.30 is designated for the waste of coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but explicitly excluding garnetted stock. In the context of the Harmonized System, coarse animal hair refers to hair from animals such as the common goat, camel, yak, or horse (excluding horsehair of heading 0511). The classification is based on the fact that these materials are by-products of the carding, combing, or spinning processes and are intended for recycling or lower-grade textile production rather than being primary fibers.

Products Included

• Noils of coarse animal hair
• Yarn waste of coarse animal hair
• Fiber fragments from combing coarse animal hair
• Carding waste of coarse animal hair
• Broken slivers of coarse animal hair
• Sorting waste from coarse animal hair processing

Common Misclassification

This product is often misclassified under HS code 5103.10 or 5103.20, which are reserved for noils and other waste of wool or fine animal hair. The distinction depends entirely on the biological origin of the hair. It is also frequently confused with garnetted stock of coarse animal hair, which must be classified under HS code 5104.00. Garnetted stock is waste that has been processed back into a fibrous state by specialized machinery, whereas 5103.30 covers raw waste and yarn waste.

FAQ

What is the HS code for coarse animal hair waste?

The specific HS code for coarse animal hair waste, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock, is 5103.30.

What defines coarse animal hair in this classification?

Coarse animal hair includes the hair of animals not mentioned as fine animal hair (like alpaca or cashmere). Examples include hair from the common goat, camel, yak, and certain types of cattle hair used in heavy textiles.