Product classification
HS code for Degreased wool: 5101.29
Wool, (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn).
Classification of degreased wool under HS 5101.29
Degreased wool that is not shorn is classified under HS code 5101.29. This classification is situated within Chapter 51 (Wool and animal hair) and heading 5101 (Wool, not carded or combed). The Harmonized System distinguishes wool based on its cleanliness, its harvest method, and its chemical treatment. Subheading 5101.29 is a residual category for degreased wool that does not meet the definition of "shorn" wool. This primarily includes "pulled wool" or "skin wool," which is wool removed from the pelts of slaughtered sheep. The removal process often involves chemical treatments like liming or biological processes like sweating. Once removed, the wool is degreased or scoured to remove natural fats and impurities. To be classified under 5101.29, the wool must be scoured but not carbonized. If the wool were still in its greasy state, it would fall under 5101.19. This classification ensures that trade in wool from different sources is accurately tracked, reflecting the different industrial values and processing requirements of skin wool versus shorn wool.
- Covers
- Scoured pulled wool
- Scoured skin wool
- Degreased wool obtained from pelts
- Washed non-shorn wool (not carbonized)
- Also under 5101.29
- Australian skin wool
- New Zealand pulled wool
- European fellmongered wool
- Tannery by-product wool
Codes often confused with 5101.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for this product is HS code 5101.21, which is reserved strictly for shorn wool. Importers must verify the source of the wool to distinguish between 5101.21 and 5101.29. Another error is using 5101.30, which is for carbonized wool. If the skin wool has been treated with acid to remove burrs and vegetable matter, it must be moved to 5101.30 regardless of whether it was shorn or pulled. Finally, it should not be confused with 5103, which covers wool waste.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510129 (the code used for degreased wool), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510129 (the code used for degreased wool) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 81% 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 510129, not only degreased wool.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $30M 36% of world exports
- 2 Syria* ~$18M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Uruguay $4.8M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $83M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $68M 81% of world imports
- 2 Lithuania $4.8M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.0M 2.4% of world imports
World total: $84M 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 degreased wool
Brazil classifies degreased wool under NCM 5101.29.00: HS 5101.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about degreased wool
What is the HS code for Degreased wool?
The HS code for Degreased wool is 510129 (Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)).
How do I classify Degreased wool for customs?
Degreased wool is classified under HS code 510129 — Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for degreased skin wool?
Degreased skin wool (not carbonized) is classified under HS code 5101.29.
How is "not shorn" wool defined in the HS?
It refers to wool obtained from the skins of dead animals, usually through pulling or chemical separation, rather than being clipped from a live animal.
Which countries are the top exporters of degreased wool (HS 510129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510129 (the code used for degreased wool) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($30M, 36% of world exports), Syria (about $18M) and Uruguay ($4.8M). World exports came to about $83M, 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 degreased wool (HS 510129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510129 (the code used for degreased wool) in UN Comtrade data were India ($68M, 81% of world imports), Lithuania ($4.8M) and the United Kingdom ($2.0M). World imports came to about $84M, 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 Degreased wool the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510129 for Degreased wool 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 degreased wool in Brazil?
In Brazil, degreased wool (HS 510129) is classified under NCM 5101.29.00.