Product classification
HS code for Retail cashmere yarn: 5109.10
Yarn, of wool or of fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale.
Classification of retail cashmere yarn under HS 5109.10
HS code 510910 is used for yarn made of wool or fine animal hair that contains 85% or more by weight of these fibers and is put up for retail sale. Chapter 51 of the Harmonized System covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn. Heading 5109 specifically addresses yarn that has been packaged for retail sale, which is defined by specific weight and packaging criteria in the Section XI notes. Cashmere, classified as a fine animal hair, falls under this heading when it meets the purity threshold. The 85% requirement is a critical classification factor; if the cashmere is blended with a high percentage of synthetic fibers, it may move to a different subheading. To be considered "put up for retail sale," the yarn must typically be in balls, hanks, or skeins of a weight not exceeding 500 grams, making it suitable for individual consumer use rather than industrial manufacturing.
- Covers
- 100% pure cashmere yarn in 50g balls
- 90% cashmere and 10% silk blend yarn for retail
- Pure merino wool yarn packaged for hand-knitting
- Fine mohair yarn (85%+) in retail skeins
- Also under 5109.10
- Rowan Yarns
- Malabrigo Yarn
- Drops Design
- Lion Brand Yarn (luxury lines)
Codes often confused with 5109.10
Common mistake. Retail cashmere yarn is often confused with HS code 5106, which covers yarn of carded wool not put up for retail sale, or HS code 5107 for combed wool. The primary distinction is the packaging. Furthermore, if the animal hair content is less than 85%, the product must be classified under HS code 510990 instead of 510910.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510910 (the code used for retail cashmere yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510910 (the code used for retail cashmere yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 510910, not only retail cashmere yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $47M 19% of world exports
- 2 Peru* ~$43M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Norway $25M 10% of world exports
World total: $243M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $40M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $29M 13% of world imports
- 3 Denmark $24M 10% of world imports
World total: $234M 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 retail cashmere yarn
Brazil classifies retail cashmere yarn under NCM 5109.10.00: HS 5109.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about retail cashmere yarn
What is the HS code for Retail cashmere yarn?
The HS code for Retail cashmere yarn is 510910 (Yarn; of wool or of fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale). The HS code for yarn of wool or fine animal hair containing 85% or more by weight, put up for retail sale, is 510910.
How do I classify Retail cashmere yarn for customs?
Retail cashmere yarn is classified under HS code 510910 — Yarn; of wool or of fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines "put up for retail sale" for yarn?
It refers to yarn packaged in specific forms (like balls or skeins) and weights (usually under 500g) intended for the end consumer.
Which countries are the top exporters of retail cashmere yarn (HS 510910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510910 (the code used for retail cashmere yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($47M, 19% of world exports), Peru (about $43M) and Norway ($25M). World exports came to about $243M, 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 retail cashmere yarn (HS 510910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510910 (the code used for retail cashmere yarn) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($40M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($29M) and Denmark ($24M). World imports came to about $234M, 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 Retail cashmere yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510910 for Retail cashmere 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 retail cashmere yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, retail cashmere yarn (HS 510910) is classified under NCM 5109.10.00.