HS Code for Lightweight wool fabric

HS code 5112.11 is designated for woven fabrics consisting of at least 85% combed wool or fine animal hair by weight, with a specific weight limit not exceeding 200 grams per square meter. Classification under this heading is determined by the processing of the fibers; "combed" fibers are typically longer and aligned parallel, resulting in smoother, finer yarns known as worsted. This distinguishes them from "carded" wool found in heading 5111. The weight threshold of 200g/m2 is a critical metric for customs valuation and trade statistics, as it separates lightweight suiting and dress materials from heavier coating fabrics. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1 and 6, the material composition and the physical weight are the primary factors for classification. The fabric must be woven, meaning it is produced on a loom by interlacing warp and weft threads. If the fabric contains synthetic filaments or other fibers, the 85% threshold must still be met by the wool component to remain in this specific subheading. This classification ensures that high-quality, lightweight worsted fabrics are distinguished from heavier or lower-purity wool blends, which may be subject to different tariff rates or trade quotas.

Products Included

• Worsted wool suiting fabrics
• Lightweight wool crepe
• Fine wool dress materials
• Tropical weight wool fabrics
• Combed wool flannels under 200g/m2

Common Misclassification

This code is frequently confused with 5111.11, which covers carded wool fabrics of the same weight. The distinction lies in the mechanical processing of the wool; combed wool is smoother and more expensive. Additionally, fabrics exceeding 200g/m2 must be classified under 5112.19, even if the composition is identical. Blended fabrics where wool is less than 85% by weight are moved to 5112.20 or 5112.30 depending on the other fibers present.

FAQ

What is the HS code for lightweight wool fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics of combed wool containing 85% or more wool by weight and not exceeding 200g/m2 is 5112.11.

How do I distinguish between combed and carded wool for classification?

Combed wool (worsted) has fibers that have been aligned and had short fibers removed, resulting in a smooth, fine yarn. Carded wool (woolen) is fuzzier and bulkier. This distinction is vital for choosing between headings 5111 and 5112.