Product classification

HS code for Lightweight wool fabric: 5112.11

Fabrics, woven, of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m2.

Classification of lightweight wool fabric under HS 5112.11

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.

Covers
  • Worsted wool suiting fabrics
  • Lightweight wool crepe
  • Fine wool dress materials
  • Tropical weight wool fabrics
  • Combed wool flannels under 200g/m2
Also under 5112.11
  • Loro Piana "Tasmanian" fabric
  • Vitale Barberis Canonico "Revenge" fabric
  • Zegna "Trofeo" fabric
  • Holland & Sherry "SherryKash" fabric

Codes often confused with 5112.11

Common mistake. 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.

5111.11Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 300g/m25112.19Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m25112.20Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments5112.30Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres

Top exporters and importers of HS 511211 (the code used for lightweight wool fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 511211 (the code used for lightweight wool fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 511211, not only lightweight wool fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $487M
  2. 2 China $48M
  3. 3 Czechia $46M

World total: $765M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $118M
  2. 2 Morocco $88M
  3. 3 Türkiye $68M

World total: $809M 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 lightweight wool fabric

Brazil classifies lightweight wool fabric under NCM 5112.11.00: HS 5112.11 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about lightweight wool fabric

What is the HS code for Lightweight wool fabric?

The HS code for Lightweight wool fabric is 511211 (Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m2). 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 classify Lightweight wool fabric for customs?

Lightweight wool fabric is classified under HS code 511211 — Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of lightweight wool fabric (HS 511211)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 511211 (the code used for lightweight wool fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($487M, 64% of world exports), China ($48M) and Czechia ($46M). World exports came to about $765M, 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 lightweight wool fabric (HS 511211)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 511211 (the code used for lightweight wool fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($118M, 15% of world imports), Morocco ($88M) and Türkiye ($68M). World imports came to about $809M, 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 Lightweight wool fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 511211 for Lightweight wool fabric 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 lightweight wool fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, lightweight wool fabric (HS 511211) is classified under NCM 5112.11.00.