Product classification
HS code for Retail wool 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 wool yarn under HS 5109.10
HS code 5109.10 is applied to yarn containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale. This classification is reserved for high-purity wool yarns, which may be either carded or combed. The term "fine animal hair" refers to the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuña, camel, yak, Angora, or cashmere goats. For the product to be classified here, it must meet the "retail sale" criteria defined in Section XI, Note 4, which generally limits the weight of the unit (ball, skein, or reel) to 500 grams. This classification is vital for premium knitting yarns where the high wool content is a primary determinant of the product's value and tariff treatment. It ensures that pure natural animal fiber yarns are distinguished from cheaper synthetic blends.
- Covers
- 100% Merino wool yarn in 50g skeins
- 90% Cashmere yarn for retail sale
- Pure alpaca yarn for hand-knitting
- Virgin wool yarn put up for retail sale
- Combed wool yarn in 100g balls
- Also under 5109.10
- Rowan Yarns
- Malabrigo Yarn
- Drops Design
- Lion Brand Yarn (luxury lines)
Codes often confused with 5109.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5109.90 if the blend ratio is near the 85% border. It is also confused with 5106.10 (carded wool yarn) or 5107.10 (combed wool yarn) when the yarn is presented on large industrial cones. Any wool yarn exceeding 500g per unit is generally excluded from 5109 and must be classified in the industrial headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510910 (the code used for retail wool yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510910 (the code used for retail wool 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 wool 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 wool yarn
Brazil classifies retail wool 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 wool yarn
What is the HS code for Retail wool yarn?
The HS code for Retail wool 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 (85% or more by weight) put up for retail sale is 5109.10.
How do I classify Retail wool yarn for customs?
Retail wool 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.
Are fine animal hairs like mohair included here?
Yes, mohair and other hairs from specific goats and animals defined as "fine animal hair" in the HS notes are included in this classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of retail wool yarn (HS 510910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510910 (the code used for retail wool 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 wool yarn (HS 510910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510910 (the code used for retail wool 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 wool yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510910 for Retail wool 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 yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, retail wool yarn (HS 510910) is classified under NCM 5109.10.00.