Product classification
HS code for Combed wool blend yarn (bulk): 5107.20
Yarn, of combed wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of combed wool blend yarn (bulk) under HS 5107.20
The classification of combed wool blend yarn under HS code 510720 is determined by both the material composition and the specific mechanical processing the fibers have undergone. Chapter 51 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair products. Within this chapter, heading 5107 specifically covers yarn made of combed wool. The subheading 510720 is applied when the yarn contains less than 85% by weight of wool, meaning it is a blend with other fibers such as polyester, acrylic, or nylon. The term "combed" is a critical technical distinction; it refers to a process that follows carding, where a combing machine aligns the fibers in a parallel fashion and removes shorter fibers (noils) to create a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous yarn. Furthermore, this code specifies that the yarn must not be "put up for retail sale." This means the product is intended for industrial use, typically shipped on large cones, cheeses, or beams for use in commercial weaving or knitting machines. Accurate classification requires a precise laboratory analysis of the fiber content by weight to ensure the wool component does not exceed the 85% threshold, as this would shift the classification to a different subheading.
- Covers
- Wool and polyester blended yarn (less than 85% wool)
- Wool and acrylic blended yarn for industrial knitting
- Combed wool and nylon blends in bulk form
- Multi-ply blended yarns of combed wool for textile manufacturing
- Worsted wool blends on industrial bobbins
- Also under 5107.20
- Südwolle Group wool blends
- Schoeller Spinning Group blended yarns
- Novita 7 Veljestä (industrial bulk)
- Rowan Kidsilk Haze (industrial bulk)
- Patons Classic Wool DK Superwash (industrial bulk)
Codes often confused with 5107.20
Common mistake. This product is frequently confused with HS code 510710, which is reserved for combed wool yarn containing 85% or more wool by weight. Another common error is using HS code 510920, which covers similar blended wool yarns but specifically those that are "put up for retail sale" (packaged for end-consumers in small balls or skeins). Additionally, carded wool blends, which have not undergone the combing process, fall under heading 5106, specifically 510620 for blends.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510720 (the code used for combed wool blend yarn (bulk)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510720 (the code used for combed wool blend yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 510720, not only combed wool blend yarn (bulk).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $55M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $52M 19% of world exports
- 3 Germany $38M 14% of world exports
World total: $275M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $43M 16% of world imports
- 2 Italy $28M 10% of world imports
- 3 Romania $16M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $273M 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 combed wool blend yarn (bulk)
Brazil classifies combed wool blend yarn (bulk) under NCM 5107.20.00: HS 5107.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about combed wool blend yarn (bulk)
What is the HS code for Combed wool blend yarn (bulk)?
The HS code for Combed wool blend yarn (bulk) is 510720 (Yarn; of combed wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale).
How do I classify Combed wool blend yarn (bulk) for customs?
Combed wool blend yarn (bulk) is classified under HS code 510720 — Yarn; of combed wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for combed wool blend yarn?
The HS code is 510720 for bulk yarn containing less than 85% wool.
What is the difference between 5107 and 5109?
Heading 5107 is for industrial bulk yarn, while heading 5109 is for yarn packaged for retail sale to consumers.
Which countries are the top exporters of combed wool blend yarn (bulk) (HS 510720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510720 (the code used for combed wool blend yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($55M, 20% of world exports), China ($52M) and Germany ($38M). World exports came to about $275M, 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 wool blend yarn (bulk) (HS 510720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510720 (the code used for combed wool blend yarn (bulk)) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($43M, 16% of world imports), Italy ($28M) and Romania ($16M). World imports came to about $273M, 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 wool blend yarn (bulk) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510720 for Combed wool blend 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 wool blend yarn (bulk) in Brazil?
In Brazil, combed wool blend yarn (bulk) (HS 510720) is classified under NCM 5107.20.00.