Product classification
HS code for Scoured wool: 5101.29
Wool, (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn).
Classification of scoured wool under HS 5101.29
HS code 5101.29 is the classification for degreased wool that is not shorn, often referred to as pulled or slipe wool. This material is obtained from the skins of slaughtered sheep through various processes such as sweating, liming, or the use of depilatory pastes. Unlike shorn wool, which is clipped from live animals, pulled wool often contains the root of the fiber and may have different physical properties. The classification logic follows the structure of Heading 51.01, which differentiates wool based on its greasy, degreased, or carbonized state, and further by its origin (shorn vs. other). Under GRI 1, 5101.29 serves as the residual category for degreased wool that does not meet the definition of shorn in 5101.21. The scouring process for this wool involves removing the natural grease and impurities, making it suitable for subsequent carding or combing. This classification is vital for the textile industry to distinguish between different grades and sources of wool fibers, which can affect the quality and application of the final textile product. It also allows for precise statistical tracking of wool by-products from the leather and meat industries versus direct wool production. Importers must ensure that the wool has not been carbonized, as that would shift the classification to a different subheading within the same heading.
- Covers
- Pulled wool (degreased)
- Slipe wool (scoured)
- Skin wool (degreased)
- Degreased wool from pelts (not carbonized)
- Also under 5101.29
- Australian skin wool
- New Zealand pulled wool
- European fellmongered wool
- Tannery by-product wool
Codes often confused with 5101.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 5101.21, which is reserved strictly for shorn wool. Another error is 5101.19, which is for pulled wool that is still in its greasy state. If the wool has been carded or combed, it should be classified under 51.05, and if it has been carbonized, it belongs under 5101.30.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510129 (the code used for scoured wool), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510129 (the code used for scoured wool) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 36% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 81% 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 510129, not only scoured wool.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $30M 36% of world exports
- 2 Syria* ~$18M 21% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Uruguay $4.8M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $83M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $68M 81% of world imports
- 2 Lithuania $4.8M 5.8% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $2.0M 2.4% of world imports
World total: $84M 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 scoured wool
Brazil classifies scoured wool under NCM 5101.29.00: HS 5101.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scoured wool
What is the HS code for Scoured wool?
The HS code for Scoured wool is 510129 (Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)).
How do I classify Scoured wool for customs?
Scoured wool is classified under HS code 510129 — Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for scoured wool (not shorn)?
The correct HS code for degreased or scoured wool that is not shorn is 5101.29.
What is the difference between 5101.21 and 5101.29?
5101.21 is for wool shorn from live sheep, while 5101.29 is for wool obtained from the skins of sheep (pulled or slipe wool).
Which countries are the top exporters of scoured wool (HS 510129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510129 (the code used for scoured wool) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($30M, 36% of world exports), Syria (about $18M) and Uruguay ($4.8M). World exports came to about $83M, 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 scoured wool (HS 510129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510129 (the code used for scoured wool) in UN Comtrade data were India ($68M, 81% of world imports), Lithuania ($4.8M) and the United Kingdom ($2.0M). World imports came to about $84M, 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 Scoured wool the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510129 for Scoured wool 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 scoured wool in Brazil?
In Brazil, scoured wool (HS 510129) is classified under NCM 5101.29.00.