Product classification
HS code for Raw cashmere: 5102.11
Hair, fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats.
Classification of raw cashmere under HS 5102.11
Raw cashmere is classified under HS code 5102.11 because it specifically covers the fine animal hair of Kashmir (cashmere) goats that has not undergone the carding or combing processes. The Harmonized System (HS) distinguishes between wool (from sheep) and fine animal hair. Cashmere is defined by its specific biological origin and fiber diameter. To qualify for this classification, the fibers must be in their natural state, greasy, or merely washed/scoured. The classification is determined by the stage of processing; once the fibers are mechanically aligned through carding or combing to prepare them for spinning, they transition to heading 5105. This code is essential for traders to distinguish high-value cashmere from other fine hairs, as it often carries different tariff rates and trade quotas. The nomenclature requires that the hair be from the undercoat of the cashmere goat, known for its extreme softness and thermal properties. Even if the hair has been carbonized or bleached, it remains under 5102.11 as long as the physical structure has not been altered by carding machinery.
- Covers
- Raw cashmere fleece
- Scoured cashmere hair
- Greasy cashmere (unwashed)
- Bleached raw cashmere hair
- Carbonized cashmere hair (not carded)
- Also under 5102.11
- Loro Piana (for sourcing)
- Brunello Cucinelli (for sourcing)
- Inner Mongolian cashmere
- Alashan cashmere
Codes often confused with 5102.11
Common mistake. Raw cashmere is frequently misclassified under HS code 5102.19, which is the residual category for other fine animal hair such as alpaca or camel. It is also often confused with HS code 5105.10, which applies to cashmere that has already been carded. Another common error is using HS code 5101.11, which is strictly reserved for greasy shorn wool from sheep, not goats.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510211 (the code used for raw cashmere), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510211 (the code used for raw cashmere) in UN Comtrade data was Mongolia, with about 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 78% 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 510211, not only raw cashmere.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mongolia* ~$62M 57% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $20M 18% of world exports
- 3 Italy $13M 12% of world exports
World total: $110M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $269M 78% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $47M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $5.9M 1.7% of world imports
World total: $346M 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 raw cashmere
Brazil classifies raw cashmere under NCM 5102.11.00: HS 5102.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about raw cashmere
What is the HS code for Raw cashmere?
The HS code for Raw cashmere is 510211 (Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats). The specific HS code for raw or simply washed cashmere hair is 5102.11.
How do I classify Raw cashmere for customs?
Raw cashmere is classified under HS code 510211 — Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include cashmere yarn?
No, cashmere yarn is classified under heading 5108, as it represents a significantly more processed stage of the textile chain.
Which countries are the top exporters of raw cashmere (HS 510211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510211 (the code used for raw cashmere) in UN Comtrade data were Mongolia (about $62M, 57% of world exports), China ($20M) and Italy ($13M). World exports came to about $110M, 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 raw cashmere (HS 510211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510211 (the code used for raw cashmere) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($269M, 78% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($47M) and India ($5.9M). World imports came to about $346M, 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 Raw cashmere the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510211 for Raw cashmere 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 raw cashmere in Brazil?
In Brazil, raw cashmere (HS 510211) is classified under NCM 5102.11.00.