HS Code for Garnetted wool

Garnetted wool is classified under HS code 5104.00. This heading is part of Chapter 51, which covers wool and animal hair. Unlike many other products that are divided into multiple subheadings, garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair is assigned a single, specific four-digit heading. Garnetted stock is produced by the mechanical disintegration of wool rags, yarn waste, or other wool scraps. The resulting fibers are often referred to as "shoddy" and are used as a cost-effective alternative to virgin wool in various textile applications like insulation, padding, or low-grade yarn production. The classification under 5104.00 is determined by the origin of the fiber (wool or animal hair) and the method of production (garnetting). Because the HS system provides this specific heading, it is the only correct classification for these recycled wool fibers. It is important to distinguish this from wool noils or carded wool, as those materials represent different stages of the primary wool production process rather than the recycling of waste materials.

Products Included

• Garnetted wool fibers from old apparel
• Recycled fine animal hair garnetted stock
• Wool shoddy fibers
• Garnetted coarse animal hair

Common Misclassification

Garnetted wool is often confused with 5103.10, which covers noils of wool or of fine animal hair. Noils are short fibers separated during combing, whereas garnetted stock is produced by tearing up existing textile products. Another common error is 5105.10, which covers carded wool. While garnetted wool may look similar to carded wool, the origin of the fiber (recycled waste vs. virgin wool) and the specific garnetting process dictate the use of 5104.00. If the garnetted stock contains more than 5% of synthetic fibers, one must also check the rules of Chapter 51 Note 1 to ensure it doesn't fall into Chapter 55. Proper fiber content analysis is necessary for accurate classification.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Garnetted wool?

The HS code for garnetted wool is 5104.00, which covers garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair.

Can garnetted wool contain other fibers?

Yes, but it must consist predominantly of wool or animal hair by weight to remain under heading 5104.00; otherwise, it may be classified under synthetic waste.