Product classification
HS code for Garnetted wool: 5104.00
Wool and hair, garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair.
Classification of garnetted wool under HS 5104.00
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.
- Covers
- Garnetted wool fibers from old apparel
- Recycled fine animal hair garnetted stock
- Wool shoddy fibers
- Garnetted coarse animal hair
- Also under 5104.00
- Recycled wool blankets
- Automotive interior fabrics
- Industrial felts
- Sound insulation panels
- Eco-friendly apparel blends
- Mattress fillings
Codes often confused with 5104.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510400 (the code used for garnetted wool), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510400 (the code used for garnetted wool) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% 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 510400, not only garnetted wool.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.8M 39% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $1.7M 36% of world exports
- 3 Romania $232K 5.1% of world exports
World total: $4.6M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.8M 40% of world imports
- 2 Slovakia $585K 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $532K 12% of world imports
World total: $4.4M 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 garnetted wool
Brazil classifies garnetted wool under NCM 5104.00.00: HS 5104.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about garnetted wool
What is the HS code for Garnetted wool?
The HS code for Garnetted wool is 510400 (Wool and hair; garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair). The HS code for garnetted wool is 5104.00, which covers garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair.
How do I classify Garnetted wool for customs?
Garnetted wool is classified under HS code 510400 — Wool and hair; garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of garnetted wool (HS 510400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510400 (the code used for garnetted wool) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.8M, 39% of world exports), Malaysia ($1.7M) and Romania ($232K). World exports came to about $4.6M, 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 garnetted wool (HS 510400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510400 (the code used for garnetted wool) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8M, 40% of world imports), Slovakia ($585K) and Germany ($532K). World imports came to about $4.4M, 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 Garnetted wool the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510400 for Garnetted 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 garnetted wool in Brazil?
In Brazil, garnetted wool (HS 510400) is classified under NCM 5104.00.00.