Product classification

HS code for Combed fine animal hair: 5105.39

Hair, fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats.

Classification of combed fine animal hair under HS 5105.39

HS code 5105.39 is designated for fine animal hair that has been carded or combed, excluding hair from Kashmir (cashmere) goats. Fine animal hair is defined in Note 1(b) to Chapter 51 as the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel (including dromedary), yak, Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir or similar goats (but not common goats), rabbit (including Angora rabbit), hare, beaver, nutria, or muskrat. The combing process is a critical technical requirement for this code; it involves the mechanical alignment of these luxury fibers into a continuous sliver or top, removing shorter fibers to ensure the resulting yarn is of the highest quality. Classification under 5105.39 is determined by the 'other' category within the fine animal hair subheadings, meaning it captures all fine hair species except for the specifically mentioned Kashmir goat hair. This ensures that high-value fibers like alpaca and camel hair are distinguished from both standard wool and coarser animal hairs during international trade.

Covers
  • Combed alpaca tops and slivers
  • Combed camel hair prepared for spinning
  • Combed Angora rabbit hair
  • Combed yak hair slivers
  • Combed vicuna or llama hair
Also under 5105.39
  • Peruvian Alpaca Fiber
  • South African Mohair Tops
  • Angora Rabbit Hair from France
  • Vicuña from Andes
  • Baby Alpaca from Arequipa

Codes often confused with 5105.39

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 5105.31, which is specifically reserved for combed Kashmir (cashmere) goat hair. Importers often mistakenly use 5105.39 for cashmere due to its status as a fine hair, but the HS nomenclature requires the specific separation of cashmere. Another error involves HS code 5102.19, which covers fine animal hair that is raw or only carded but not yet combed. If the fiber has undergone the combing stage to create 'tops,' it must be moved from 5102 to 5105.39. Additionally, combed wool (from sheep) is classified under 5105.29 and should not be confused with fine animal hair.

5105.31Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats5102.19Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats51.02Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed5105.29Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments

Top exporters and importers of HS 510539 (the code used for combed fine animal hair), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510539 (the code used for combed fine animal hair) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 68% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 510539, not only combed fine animal hair.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $270M
  2. 2 Mongolia* ~$182M
  3. 3 Peru* ~$115M

World total: $662M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $278M
  2. 2 Italy $82M
  3. 3 South Korea $7.2M

Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

World total: $408M 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 fine animal hair

Brazil classifies combed fine animal hair under NCM 5105.39.00: HS 5105.39 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about combed fine animal hair

What is the HS code for Combed fine animal hair?

The HS code for Combed fine animal hair is 510539 (Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats). The HS code for combed fine animal hair (other than cashmere) is 5105.39.

How do I classify Combed fine animal hair for customs?

Combed fine animal hair is classified under HS code 510539 — Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is mohair classified under this HS code?

Yes, mohair (from the Angora goat) that has been carded or combed is classified under 5105.39, as it is defined as a fine animal hair in the HS notes.

Which countries are the top exporters of combed fine animal hair (HS 510539)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510539 (the code used for combed fine animal hair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($270M, 41% of world exports), Mongolia (about $182M) and Peru (about $115M). World exports came to about $662M, 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 fine animal hair (HS 510539)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 510539 (the code used for combed fine animal hair) in UN Comtrade data were China ($278M, 68% of world imports), Italy ($82M) and South Korea ($7.2M). World imports came to about $408M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 14% of its imports here ($1.3M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Combed fine animal hair the same in all countries?

The base HS code 510539 for Combed fine animal hair 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 fine animal hair in Brazil?

In Brazil, combed fine animal hair (HS 510539) is classified under NCM 5105.39.00.