Product classification
HS code for Fine animal hair noils: 5103.10
Wool and hair, noils of wool or of fine animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock.
Classification of fine animal hair noils under HS 5103.10
Fine animal hair noils are classified under HS code 5103.10. Chapter 51 of the Harmonized System covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, horsehair yarn, and woven fabric. Heading 5103 is dedicated to waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock. Subheading 5103.10 specifically identifies \"noils\" of wool or fine animal hair. Noils are the shorter fibers that are separated from the longer fibers (tops) during the combing process in the production of worsted yarn. Because these fibers are a byproduct of the combing stage, they are classified as waste, yet they remain valuable for the production of felt, woolen yarns, or as stuffing. The classification depends on the origin of the fiber (fine animal hair) and the specific stage of production (combing). Fine animal hair includes fibers from alpaca, cashmere, camel, and similar animals. It is important to distinguish noils from other types of waste, such as yarn waste or garnetted stock, which have their own specific subheadings. This classification ensures that raw material byproducts are tracked separately from virgin fibers and processed textiles.
- Covers
- Cashmere noils from the combing process
- Mohair noils
- Alpaca fiber noils
- Camel hair noils
- Wool noils (from sheep or lambs)
- Also under 5103.10
- Recycled wool insulation
- Felted wool products
- Non-woven textile components
- Lower-grade wool yarns
- Carpet underlay
Codes often confused with 5103.10
Common mistake. Fine animal hair noils are often confused with HS code 5103.20, which covers other waste of wool or fine animal hair, such as yarn waste. The distinction lies in the fact that noils are fiber waste from combing, whereas 5103.20 covers waste from subsequent manufacturing stages. Another common error is using HS code 5104.00 for garnetted stock of wool or fine animal hair. Garnetted stock is waste that has been mechanically pulled apart into a fibrous state, which is a different process than the natural separation of noils during combing.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510310 (the code used for fine animal hair noils), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510310 (the code used for fine animal hair noils) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 36% 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 510310, not only fine animal hair noils.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.4M 22% of world exports
- 2 Italy $4.0M 14% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $3.2M 11% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $13M 36% of world imports
- 2 Bolivia $5.8M 16% of world imports
- 3 China $5.5M 15% of world imports
World total: $36M 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 fine animal hair noils
Brazil classifies fine animal hair noils under NCM 5103.10.00: HS 5103.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fine animal hair noils
What is the HS code for Fine animal hair noils?
The HS code for Fine animal hair noils is 510310 (Wool and hair; noils of wool or of fine animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock). The HS code for noils of wool or of fine animal hair is 5103.10.
How do I classify Fine animal hair noils for customs?
Fine animal hair noils is classified under HS code 510310 — Wool and hair; noils of wool or of fine animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What exactly are noils in the textile industry?
Noils are the short fibers removed during the combing of wool or fine animal hair to prepare the long fibers (tops) for spinning into high-quality worsted yarn.
Which countries are the top exporters of fine animal hair noils (HS 510310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510310 (the code used for fine animal hair noils) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.4M, 22% of world exports), Italy ($4.0M) and Czechia ($3.2M). World exports came to about $29M, 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 fine animal hair noils (HS 510310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510310 (the code used for fine animal hair noils) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($13M, 36% of world imports), Bolivia ($5.8M) and China ($5.5M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 Fine animal hair noils the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510310 for Fine animal hair noils 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 fine animal hair noils in Brazil?
In Brazil, fine animal hair noils (HS 510310) is classified under NCM 5103.10.00.