Product classification

HS code for Combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk): 5108.20

Yarn, of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale.

Classification of combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) under HS 5108.20

HS Code 5108.20 is applied to yarn made from fine animal hair that has been combed and is intended for bulk industrial use rather than retail sale. \"Fine animal hair\" refers to the hair of animals such as alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir, or similar goats, as well as rabbit, hare, beaver, nutria, or muskrat. The \"combed\" designation indicates that the fibers have been processed to be parallel and uniform, distinguishing it from \"carded\" yarn. This yarn is typically used in the production of high-end textiles and luxury garments due to the softness and thermal properties of the source fibers. Because these materials are often high-value, accurate classification under 5108.20 is essential for customs valuation and the enforcement of textile trade agreements.

Covers
  • Combed cashmere yarn in bulk
  • Combed alpaca yarn for industrial knitting
  • Angora rabbit hair yarn (combed)
  • Mohair yarn (fine animal hair) for weaving
Also under 5108.20
  • Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia (combed yarns)
  • Biella Yarn (luxury combed yarns)
  • Johnstons of Elgin (cashmere yarns)

Codes often confused with 5108.20

Common mistake. A common error is classifying this product under 5108.10, which is reserved for \"carded\" fine animal hair yarn. Another frequent mistake is using 5106 or 5107, which are for yarn made of wool (sheep's or lambs'). While wool and fine animal hair are both animal fibers, the HS system treats them separately. Additionally, if the yarn is put up for retail sale (e.g., in labeled skeins for hobbyists), it should be classified under 5109. Finally, \"coarse\" animal hair (like horsehair) is classified under 5110, not 5108.

5108.10Yarn; of fine animal hair, carded, not put up for retail sale51.06Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale51.07Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale51.09Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale51.10Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale51.08Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 510820 (the code used for combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk)), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510820 (the code used for combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 11% 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 510820, not only combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk).

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $52M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $21M
  3. 3 Peru* ~$20M

World total: $149M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $16M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $14M
  3. 3 United States $13M

World total: $138M 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 yarn (bulk)

Brazil classifies combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) under NCM 5108.20.00: HS 5108.20 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 yarn (bulk)

What is the HS code for Combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk)?

The HS code for Combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) is 510820 (Yarn; of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for combed fine animal hair yarn not put up for retail sale is 5108.20.

How do I classify Combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) for customs?

Combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) is classified under HS code 510820 — Yarn; of fine animal hair, combed, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What animals are considered 'fine animal hair' sources?

Fine animal hair includes alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, Angora goat (mohair), Kashmir goat (cashmere), and certain rabbits or hares.

Which countries are the top exporters of combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) (HS 510820)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510820 (the code used for combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($52M, 35% of world exports), Hong Kong ($21M) and Peru (about $20M). World exports came to about $149M, 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 yarn (bulk) (HS 510820)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 510820 (the code used for combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were China ($16M, 11% of world imports), Hong Kong ($14M) and the United States ($13M). World imports came to about $138M, 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 fine animal hair yarn (bulk) the same in all countries?

The base HS code 510820 for Combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) 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 yarn (bulk) in Brazil?

In Brazil, combed fine animal hair yarn (bulk) (HS 510820) is classified under NCM 5108.20.00.