HS Code for Pure combed wool yarn

Pure combed wool yarn is classified under HS code 5107.10. This product falls under Chapter 51, which covers wool and animal hair. Heading 5107 is specifically reserved for yarn of combed wool, often referred to in the industry as worsted yarn. The combing process is a sophisticated mechanical step that follows carding. It involves passing the fibers through fine-toothed combs to remove short fibers (noils) and align the remaining long fibers in a strictly parallel arrangement. This results in a yarn that is significantly smoother, finer, and stronger than carded yarn. Subheading 5107.10 is applied when the yarn consists of 85% or more wool by weight. Like its carded counterpart, this code is intended for yarn that is not put up for retail sale, meaning it is destined for industrial looms or knitting machines. The high wool content and the combing process make this yarn a premium material for high-quality apparel, particularly tailored suits and fine knitwear.

Products Included

• Worsted wool yarn (85%+ wool)
• Combed wool yarn for fine suiting fabrics
• Single or multiple combed wool yarns
• Combed wool yarn for industrial hosiery
• High-tenacity combed wool yarn for technical textiles

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification is with HS code 5106.10, which covers carded wool yarn. The distinction lies entirely in the combing process. Another error is 5107.20, which is for combed wool yarn containing less than 85% wool by weight. If the yarn is packaged for retail sale (e.g., for hand knitting), it should be classified under 5109.10. Furthermore, yarn made from fine animal hair (like cashmere or mohair) that has been combed is classified under 5108.20, not 5107.10, even if the processing method is identical.

FAQ

What is the HS code for pure combed wool yarn?

The HS code for combed wool yarn containing 85% or more wool by weight, not for retail sale, is 5107.10.

Why is combed wool yarn classified differently than carded wool?

Combed wool (worsted) undergoes additional processing to remove short fibers and align long ones, creating a different physical product used for different applications than carded (woolen) yarn.