Product classification
HS code for Retail fine animal hair blend yarn: 5109.90
Yarn, of wool or of fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale.
Classification of retail fine animal hair blend yarn under HS 5109.90
HS code 510990 applies to yarn made of wool or fine animal hair that contains less than 85% by weight of these natural fibers, provided the yarn is put up for retail sale. This classification is part of Chapter 51, which governs animal hair textiles. While 510910 is reserved for high-purity yarns, 510990 acts as the category for blends where wool or fine animal hair (such as cashmere, mohair, or alpaca) is present but mixed significantly with other materials, such as synthetic fibers or silk. The "put up for retail sale" designation is essential, meaning the yarn is packaged in small quantities (e.g., 50g or 100g balls) intended for individual knitters or crafters. The classification depends on the weight of the animal hair relative to the total weight of the yarn; if the animal hair is the predominant textile material but falls below the 85% threshold, this code is the correct choice.
- Covers
- 50% cashmere and 50% acrylic blend yarn
- 70% wool and 30% nylon retail yarn
- Blended alpaca yarn (under 85% alpaca) for retail
- Wool and silk blend yarn in consumer packaging
- Also under 5109.90
- Patons Yarn
- Bernat Yarn
- Red Heart Yarns (blended lines)
- Stylecraft Yarns
Codes often confused with 5109.90
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is with HS code 510910, which is only for yarns with 85% or more animal hair. Another error involves HS code 5511, which covers yarn of man-made staple fibers put up for retail sale; if the synthetic fiber content exceeds 85%, the product may need to be moved to Chapter 55.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510990 (the code used for retail fine animal hair blend yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510990 (the code used for retail fine animal hair blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 18% 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 510990, not only retail fine animal hair blend yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$69M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Italy $53M 16% of world exports
- 3 Norway $42M 13% of world exports
World total: $330M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $49M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $47M 17% of world imports
- 3 Norway $45M 17% of world imports
World total: $272M 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 fine animal hair blend yarn
Brazil classifies retail fine animal hair blend yarn under NCM 5109.90.00: HS 5109.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about retail fine animal hair blend yarn
What is the HS code for Retail fine animal hair blend yarn?
The HS code for Retail fine animal hair blend yarn is 510990 (Yarn; of wool or of fine animal hair, containing less than 85% 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 less than 85% by weight, put up for retail sale, is 510990.
How do I classify Retail fine animal hair blend yarn for customs?
Retail fine animal hair blend yarn is classified under HS code 510990 — Yarn; of wool or of fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the yarn contains more than 85% wool?
If the wool or fine animal hair content is 85% or more by weight, it should be classified under HS code 510910.
Which countries are the top exporters of retail fine animal hair blend yarn (HS 510990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510990 (the code used for retail fine animal hair blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $69M, 21% of world exports), Italy ($53M) and Norway ($42M). World exports came to about $330M, 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 fine animal hair blend yarn (HS 510990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510990 (the code used for retail fine animal hair blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($49M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($47M) and Norway ($45M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 fine animal hair blend yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510990 for Retail fine animal hair blend 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 fine animal hair blend yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, retail fine animal hair blend yarn (HS 510990) is classified under NCM 5109.90.00.