HS Code for Wool filament fabric

HS code 5112.20 applies to woven fabrics of combed wool or combed fine animal hair. This specific code is used when the fabric contains less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair and is mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. Chapter 51 covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn and woven fabric. The classification process involves determining whether the wool has been carded or combed; 5111 covers carded wool, while 5112 covers combed wool. The secondary consideration is the weight percentage of the wool and the nature of the blend. In the case of 5112.20, the presence of man-made filaments (such as polyester or nylon filaments) as the primary blending component is the defining characteristic. This classification is used extensively in the textile industry for suiting and high-end apparel fabrics where the strength of synthetic filaments is combined with the aesthetic and thermal properties of combed wool. The fabric must be woven, meaning it consists of interlaced warp and weft threads, distinguishing it from knitted fabrics found in Chapter 60.

Products Included

• Woven suiting fabric (60% combed wool, 40% polyester filament)
• Lightweight wool-nylon filament blended fabrics
• Combed wool fabrics mixed with rayon filaments
• Gabardine fabrics containing less than 85% wool mixed with synthetics
• Twill woven fabrics of wool and man-made filaments

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 5112.11 or 5112.19, which are reserved for fabrics containing 85% or more wool by weight. Another common error is using 5111.20, which applies to carded wool rather than combed wool. The distinction between carded and combed is technical and relates to the length and alignment of the fibers. Furthermore, if the fabric is mixed with man-made staple fibers instead of filaments, it would fall under 5112.30. Finally, if the synthetic content is the predominant material by weight (over 50% in some jurisdictions), customs may look at Chapter 54 or 55.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wool filament fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics of combed wool containing less than 85% wool mixed with man-made filaments is 5112.20.

What is the difference between 5111 and 5112?

Heading 5111 is for fabrics made of carded wool (shorter, unaligned fibers), while 5112 is for fabrics made of combed wool (longer, parallel fibers), which results in a smoother finish.