Product classification
HS code for Fine animal hair waste: 5103.20
Wool and hair, waste of wool or of fine animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock and noils of wool or of fine animal hair.
Classification of fine animal hair waste under HS 5103.20
Fine animal hair waste is classified under HS code 5103.20 because it encompasses the residual fibers generated during the industrial processing of high-quality animal fibers other than sheep's wool. According to the Harmonized System's Chapter 51 notes, fine animal hair includes the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuña, camel, yak, Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir, or similar goats, and Angora rabbits. The classification 5103.20 specifically targets waste that occurs during carding, combing, or other processes leading to the manufacture of yarn. This includes yarn waste, which consists of broken or tangled threads, but excludes garnetted stock, which is classified under 5104.00. The distinction is based on the fact that these materials are byproducts of the textile industry and have not yet been mechanically pulled back into a fibrous state for re-spinning. Proper classification requires verifying that the hair originates from the specific animals listed in the legal notes and that the material is indeed waste rather than primary fiber or processed noils.
- Covers
- Cashmere goat hair waste
- Angora rabbit hair yarn waste
- Alpaca fiber carding waste
- Mohair spinning residues
- Vicuña fiber waste from combing
- Camel hair thread waste
- Also under 5103.20
- Recycled fiber for insulation
- Automotive sound dampening
- Felt padding
- Mattress filling
- Geo-textiles
- Low-grade blankets
Codes often confused with 5103.20
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5103.10, which is reserved specifically for noils of wool or fine animal hair. Noils are the short fibers separated from long fibers during the combing process and are considered a higher grade of byproduct than general waste. Another common error is using HS code 5104.00, which covers garnetted stock. Garnetted stock is waste that has been processed through a garnetting machine to return it to a fibrous state, whereas 5103.20 covers the waste in its raw, unprocessed form as it comes off the machines.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510320 (the code used for fine animal hair waste), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510320 (the code used for fine animal hair waste) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 41% 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 510320, not only fine animal hair waste.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.1M 27% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $1.5M 19% of world exports
- 3 Czechia $663K 8.7% of world exports
World total: $7.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $2.4M 41% of world imports
- 2 United States $357K 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Lithuania $348K 5.9% of world imports
World total: $5.8M 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 waste
Brazil classifies fine animal hair waste under NCM 5103.20.00: HS 5103.20 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 waste
What is the HS code for Fine animal hair waste?
The HS code for Fine animal hair waste is 510320 (Wool and hair; waste of wool or of fine animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock and noils of wool or of fine animal hair). The HS code for fine animal hair waste, including yarn waste but excluding noils and garnetted stock, is 5103.20.
How do I classify Fine animal hair waste for customs?
Fine animal hair waste is classified under HS code 510320 — Wool and hair; waste of wool or of fine animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock and noils of wool or of fine animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include waste from common rabbits?
No, waste from common rabbits is considered coarse animal hair and is classified under HS code 5103.30. Only Angora rabbit hair is classified as fine animal hair.
Which countries are the top exporters of fine animal hair waste (HS 510320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510320 (the code used for fine animal hair waste) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.1M, 27% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($1.5M) and Czechia ($663K). World exports came to about $7.6M, 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 waste (HS 510320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510320 (the code used for fine animal hair waste) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($2.4M, 41% of world imports), the United States ($357K) and Lithuania ($348K). World imports came to about $5.8M, 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 waste the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510320 for Fine animal hair waste 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 waste in Brazil?
In Brazil, fine animal hair waste (HS 510320) is classified under NCM 5103.20.00.