Product classification
HS code for Coarse animal hair waste: 5103.30
Wool and hair, waste of coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock.
Classification of coarse animal hair waste under HS 5103.30
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5103.30
- Brush filler material
- Industrial felt components
- Soundproofing insulation
- Packaging materials
- Garden mulch (for specific types)
- Mattress stuffing (coarse)
Codes often confused with 5103.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510330 (the code used for coarse animal hair waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510330 (the code used for coarse animal hair waste) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 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 510330, not only coarse animal hair waste.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $23K 45% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $13K 26% of world exports
- 3 United States $7K 14% of world exports
World total: $50K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $52K 32% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $33K 21% of world imports
- 3 Spain $29K 18% of world imports
World total: $161K 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 coarse animal hair waste
Brazil classifies coarse animal hair waste under NCM 5103.30.00: HS 5103.30 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coarse animal hair waste
What is the HS code for Coarse animal hair waste?
The HS code for Coarse animal hair waste is 510330 (Wool and hair; waste of coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock). The specific HS code for coarse animal hair waste, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock, is 5103.30.
How do I classify Coarse animal hair waste for customs?
Coarse animal hair waste is classified under HS code 510330 — Wool and hair; waste of coarse animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of coarse animal hair waste (HS 510330)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510330 (the code used for coarse animal hair waste) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($23K, 45% of world exports), Belgium ($13K) and the United States ($7K). World exports came to about $50K, 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 coarse animal hair waste (HS 510330)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510330 (the code used for coarse animal hair waste) in UN Comtrade data were France ($52K, 32% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($33K) and Spain ($29K). World imports came to about $161K, 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 Coarse animal hair waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510330 for Coarse animal hair waste 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 coarse animal hair waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, coarse animal hair waste (HS 510330) is classified under NCM 5103.30.00.