HS Code for Pure carded wool yarn
Pure carded wool yarn is classified under HS code 5106.10. This classification is found in Chapter 51, which encompasses wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn. Heading 5106 is specifically designated for yarn made of carded wool. Carding is a mechanical process that untangles, cleans, and intermixes fibers to produce a continuous web or sliver suitable for spinning. Unlike combing, carding does not remove short fibers or align them perfectly parallel, resulting in a yarn that is relatively fuzzy, voluminous, and warm. The subheading 5106.10 requires that the yarn contains 85% or more by weight of wool, effectively defining it as "pure" wool in a commercial context. Furthermore, this code is restricted to yarn that is "not put up for retail sale." This means the yarn is typically imported on large industrial cones, cheeses, or beams intended for further processing in textile mills rather than for direct sale to consumers for hand-knitting.
Products Included
- Single carded wool yarn (85%+ wool)
- Multiple or cabled carded wool yarn
- Carded wool yarn for industrial weaving
- Woolen-spun yarn for carpet manufacturing
- Carded wool yarn for heavy knitwear production
Common Misclassification
A frequent error is confusing this with HS code 5107.10, which is for combed wool yarn (worsted). Combed yarn is smoother and stronger due to the removal of short fibers. Another misclassification occurs with 5106.20, which is for carded wool yarn containing less than 85% wool (blends). Additionally, if the yarn is packaged in small balls or skeins for retail sale, it must be classified under 5109.10, regardless of whether it is carded or combed. Importers must also ensure the wool is from sheep; fine animal hair yarn is classified under 5108.
FAQ
What is the HS code for pure carded wool yarn?
The HS code for carded wool yarn containing 85% or more wool by weight, not for retail sale, is 5106.10.
What does "not put up for retail sale" mean?
It refers to yarn imported in bulk industrial packaging, such as large cones, rather than small balls or hanks intended for individual consumer use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Pure carded wool yarn?
The HS code for Pure carded wool yarn is 510610 (Yarn; of carded wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale).
How do I classify Pure carded wool yarn for customs?
Pure carded wool yarn is classified under HS code 510610 — Yarn; of carded wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Pure carded wool yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510610 for Pure carded wool yarn is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.