Product classification
HS code for Wool blend fabric (staple fiber): 5111.30
Fabrics, woven, of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres.
Classification of wool blend fabric (staple fiber) under HS 5111.30
HS code 511130 covers woven fabrics of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibers. The distinction between this code and 511120 lies entirely in the nature of the man-made fibers used in the blend. Staple fibers are discontinuous fibers of a limited length, similar to natural fibers like wool or cotton, which must be spun into yarn. This contrasts with filaments, which are continuous strands. The use of staple fibers in a wool blend often results in a more uniform texture and can improve the pilling resistance or moisture-wicking capabilities of the final textile. Classification under heading 5111 requires that the wool used has been carded but not combed. Carding is the process of brushing the fibers to align them somewhat and remove impurities, resulting in a yarn that is softer and more insulated. If the wool were combed, the fabric would instead fall under heading 5112. Importers must provide detailed mill specifications indicating the weight percentage of each fiber type and the physical state of the synthetic components to ensure correct tariff application.
- Covers
- Carded wool woven fabric mixed with polyester staple fibers
- Wool and acrylic staple fiber blended woven textiles
- Carded fine animal hair mixed with nylon staple fibers
- Woven fabrics of wool mixed with regenerated cellulose staple fibers
- Also under 5111.30
- Pendleton Woolen Mills (some blended blankets/fabrics)
- various textile mills producing blended fabrics for mass market
Codes often confused with 5111.30
Common mistake. The most common error is misclassifying these goods under 511120 (filament blends). Additionally, if the synthetic staple fiber weight is greater than the wool weight, the product may fall under Chapter 55 (e.g., 5515). If the wool is combed, it belongs in 511230.
Top exporters and importers of HS 511130 (the code used for wool blend fabric (staple fiber)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 511130 (the code used for wool blend fabric (staple fiber)) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 20% 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 511130, not only wool blend fabric (staple fiber).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $200M 50% of world exports
- 2 China $67M 17% of world exports
- 3 Spain $36M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $399M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $78M 20% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$45M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $39M 9.8% of world imports
World total: $397M 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 codes for wool blend fabric (staple fiber)
Brazil splits HS 5111.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5111.30.10Felted wool fabric for tennis balls, min 600 g/m²
- 5111.30.90Other carded wool/fine hair blend, man-made staple
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wool blend fabric (staple fiber)
What is the HS code for Wool blend fabric (staple fiber)?
The HS code for Wool blend fabric (staple fiber) is 511130 (Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres). The HS code for woven fabrics of carded wool containing less than 85% wool, mixed mainly with man-made staple fibers, is 511130.
How do I classify Wool blend fabric (staple fiber) for customs?
Wool blend fabric (staple fiber) is classified under HS code 511130 — Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the weight percentage affect the classification?
Yes, the wool must be the predominant textile material by weight, but it must constitute less than 85% of the total weight to fall under this specific subheading.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool blend fabric (staple fiber) (HS 511130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 511130 (the code used for wool blend fabric (staple fiber)) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($200M, 50% of world exports), China ($67M) and Spain ($36M). World exports came to about $399M, 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 wool blend fabric (staple fiber) (HS 511130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 511130 (the code used for wool blend fabric (staple fiber)) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($78M, 20% of world imports), Vietnam (about $45M) and Spain ($39M). World imports came to about $397M, 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 Wool blend fabric (staple fiber) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 511130 for Wool blend fabric (staple fiber) 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 wool blend fabric (staple fiber) in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 511130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wool blend fabric (staple fiber) depends on the product's details: 5111.30.10 (Felted wool fabric for tennis balls, min 600 g/m²), 5111.30.90 (Other carded wool/fine hair blend, man-made staple).