Product classification
HS code for Combed cashmere: 5105.31
Hair, fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats.
Classification of combed cashmere under HS 5105.31
Combed cashmere fiber is classified under HS code 5105.31. This code falls within Chapter 51, which covers wool and fine or coarse animal hair. Heading 5105 specifically addresses wool and hair that has undergone the mechanical processes of carding or combing. Combing is a more advanced stage of processing than carding; it aligns the fibers in a parallel fashion and removes shorter fibers (noils), resulting in a high-quality "top" ready for spinning into fine yarn. The subheading 5105.31 is reserved specifically for the hair of the Kashmir (cashmere) goat. This classification is distinct from raw hair, which would be found in heading 5102. The material must be in the form of loose fiber or tops and must not yet have been spun into yarn to remain within this heading. The precision of this code allows for the tracking of high-value luxury fibers as they move from the raw state into the semi-processed state before textile manufacturing. Proper classification requires verification that the hair is indeed from the cashmere goat and has been subjected to the combing process.
- Covers
- Combed cashmere tops
- Dehaired and combed cashmere fiber
- Cashmere slivers
- Combed fine animal hair of kashmir goats
- Also under 5105.31
- Loro Piana Cashmere (raw material form)
- Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere (raw material form)
- Mongolian Cashmere Tops
- Inner Mongolian Dehaired Cashmere
Codes often confused with 5105.31
Common mistake. Combed cashmere is often misclassified under HS code 5102.11, which is for raw or simply washed cashmere hair. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 5105.39, which covers other fine animal hair that has been carded or combed but is not specifically from the cashmere goat. Additionally, it should not be confused with finished yarn in heading 5108.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510531 (the code used for combed cashmere), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510531 (the code used for combed cashmere) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 42% 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 510531, not only combed cashmere.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $6.4M 64% of world exports
- 2 Mongolia* ~$1.1M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Kingdom $947K 9.4% of world exports
World total: $10M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $36M 42% of world imports
- 2 Madagascar $26M 30% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $8.5M 9.9% of world imports
World total: $86M 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 combed cashmere
Brazil classifies combed cashmere under NCM 5105.31.00: HS 5105.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about combed cashmere
What is the HS code for Combed cashmere?
The HS code for Combed cashmere is 510531 (Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats). The HS code for combed cashmere (fine animal hair of kashmir goats) is 5105.31.
How do I classify Combed cashmere for customs?
Combed cashmere is classified under HS code 510531 — Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between carded and combed cashmere in the HS?
While both are in heading 5105, carding is the initial process of untangling fibers, whereas combing is a further refinement that aligns fibers and removes short hairs. Combed cashmere is generally used for worsted spinning.
Which countries are the top exporters of combed cashmere (HS 510531)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510531 (the code used for combed cashmere) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($6.4M, 64% of world exports), Mongolia (about $1.1M) and the United Kingdom ($947K). World exports came to about $10M, 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 combed cashmere (HS 510531)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510531 (the code used for combed cashmere) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($36M, 42% of world imports), Madagascar ($26M) and South Korea ($8.5M). World imports came to about $86M, 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 Combed cashmere the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510531 for Combed cashmere 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 combed cashmere in Brazil?
In Brazil, combed cashmere (HS 510531) is classified under NCM 5105.31.00.