Product classification
HS code for Pure carded wool yarn: 5106.10
Yarn, of carded wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of pure carded wool yarn under HS 5106.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5106.10
- Südwolle Group Carded Wool Yarn
- Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia Woolen Yarn
- Novita Wool Yarn (industrial)
- Knoll Yarns (wholesale)
- Johnstons of Elgin (raw yarn)
Codes often confused with 5106.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510610 (the code used for pure carded wool yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510610 (the code used for pure carded wool yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 11% 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 510610, not only pure carded wool yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $90M 29% of world exports
- 2 China $65M 21% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $54M 17% of world exports
World total: $317M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $34M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$26M 8.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Hong Kong $21M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $298M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 pure carded wool yarn
Brazil classifies pure carded wool yarn under NCM 5106.10.00: HS 5106.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pure carded wool yarn
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). The HS code for carded wool yarn containing 85% or more wool by weight, not for retail sale, is 5106.10.
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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of pure carded wool yarn (HS 510610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510610 (the code used for pure carded wool yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($90M, 29% of world exports), China ($65M) and Lithuania ($54M). World exports came to about $317M, 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 pure carded wool yarn (HS 510610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510610 (the code used for pure carded wool yarn) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($34M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $26M) and Hong Kong ($21M). World imports came to about $298M, 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 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.
What is the NCM code for pure carded wool yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, pure carded wool yarn (HS 510610) is classified under NCM 5106.10.00.