Product classification
HS code for Retail wool 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 wool blend yarn under HS 5109.90
HS code 5109.90 is applied to yarn made of wool or fine animal hair that contains less than 85% by weight of these fibers, specifically when packaged for retail sale. This classification is essential for the textile industry as it covers a wide variety of "wool-rich" or "wool-blend" yarns used in home knitting and crocheting. The fine animal hair mentioned in the code includes fibers from animals like the alpaca, cashmere goat, or vicuña. To fall under this code, the yarn must be packaged for the end consumer, typically in balls or skeins weighing 500 grams or less. The classification process requires a precise laboratory analysis of fiber content to ensure the wool component is indeed below the 85% threshold, as this affects the duty rates and trade statistics for blended textile products.
- Covers
- 50% Wool / 50% Acrylic knitting yarn
- Wool and cotton blend yarn for retail
- Fine animal hair blended with synthetic fibers (<85% hair)
- Mixed fiber yarns for domestic crochet
- Wool blend yarn in 100g retail balls
- Also under 5109.90
- Patons Yarn
- Bernat Yarn
- Red Heart Yarns (blended lines)
- Stylecraft Yarns
Codes often confused with 5109.90
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 5109.10 when the wool content is actually 85% or more. It is also confused with 5107.20 (combed wool yarn blended with synthetic staple fibers, not for retail). The weight limit of 500g per unit is the key decider against Chapter 51 industrial headings which cover large cones or beams.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510990 (the code used for retail wool blend yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510990 (the code used for retail wool 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 wool 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 wool blend yarn
Brazil classifies retail wool 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 wool blend yarn
What is the HS code for Retail wool blend yarn?
The HS code for Retail wool 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 (less than 85% by weight) put up for retail sale is 5109.90.
How do I classify Retail wool blend yarn for customs?
Retail wool 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.
How is the 85% threshold calculated?
The threshold is calculated based on the dry weight of the fibers. If the wool or fine animal hair component is exactly 85% or more, it must be classified under 5109.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of retail wool blend yarn (HS 510990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510990 (the code used for retail wool 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 wool blend yarn (HS 510990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510990 (the code used for retail wool 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 wool blend yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510990 for Retail wool 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 wool blend yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, retail wool blend yarn (HS 510990) is classified under NCM 5109.90.00.