Product classification
HS code for Unprocessed cashmere hair: 5102.11
Hair, fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats.
Classification of unprocessed cashmere hair under HS 5102.11
Unprocessed cashmere hair is classified under HS code 5102.11. This classification is governed by Chapter 51, which covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair. Heading 5102 specifically addresses fine or coarse animal hair that has not been carded or combed. Subheading 5102.11 is dedicated to the hair of the Kashmir (cashmere) goat. The term 'unprocessed' indicates that the fibers have not yet undergone mechanical alignment processes like carding or combing, which are preparatory steps for spinning into yarn. However, the hair may have been washed, bleached, or dehaired (the process of removing coarse outer guard hairs from the soft undercoat) and still remain under this code. Cashmere is classified as 'fine animal hair' due to its exceptional softness and low fiber diameter, typically under 30 microns. This distinguishes it from 'coarse animal hair' found in subheading 5102.20. Accurate classification is vital for the textile industry, as cashmere often attracts different tariff rates and trade regulations compared to sheep's wool or other animal fibers. The origin of the hair must be from the Capra hircus laniger goat to qualify for this specific subheading.
- Covers
- Raw cashmere fleece in greasy state
- Washed cashmere hair not yet carded
- Dehaired cashmere fibers (not carded or combed)
- Scoured cashmere hair
- Bleached cashmere hair in bulk form
- Also under 5102.11
- Loro Piana (for sourcing)
- Brunello Cucinelli (for sourcing)
- Inner Mongolian cashmere
- Alashan cashmere
Codes often confused with 5102.11
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 5101.11, which applies to greasy shorn wool from sheep. It is also confused with 5102.19, which covers the fine hair of other animals such as camel, alpaca, or Angora goats (mohair). Once the cashmere hair has been carded or combed, it must be reclassified under HS code 5105.31.
Top exporters and importers of HS 510211 (the code used for unprocessed cashmere hair), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 510211 (the code used for unprocessed cashmere hair) in UN Comtrade data was Mongolia, with about 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 78% 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 510211, not only unprocessed cashmere hair.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mongolia* ~$62M 57% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $20M 18% of world exports
- 3 Italy $13M 12% of world exports
World total: $110M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $269M 78% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $47M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $5.9M 1.7% of world imports
World total: $346M 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 unprocessed cashmere hair
Brazil classifies unprocessed cashmere hair under NCM 5102.11.00: HS 5102.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unprocessed cashmere hair
What is the HS code for Unprocessed cashmere hair?
The HS code for Unprocessed cashmere hair is 510211 (Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats). The HS code for unprocessed (not carded or combed) cashmere hair is 5102.11.
How do I classify Unprocessed cashmere hair for customs?
Unprocessed cashmere hair is classified under HS code 510211 — Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include cashmere yarn?
No, cashmere yarn is classified under heading 5108, as it has undergone spinning processes beyond the raw fiber stage.
Which countries are the top exporters of unprocessed cashmere hair (HS 510211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 510211 (the code used for unprocessed cashmere hair) in UN Comtrade data were Mongolia (about $62M, 57% of world exports), China ($20M) and Italy ($13M). World exports came to about $110M, 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 unprocessed cashmere hair (HS 510211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 510211 (the code used for unprocessed cashmere hair) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($269M, 78% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($47M) and India ($5.9M). World imports came to about $346M, 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 Unprocessed cashmere hair the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510211 for Unprocessed cashmere hair 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 unprocessed cashmere hair in Brazil?
In Brazil, unprocessed cashmere hair (HS 510211) is classified under NCM 5102.11.00.