Product classification

HS code for Wool filament fabric: 5112.20

Fabrics, woven, of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.

Classification of wool filament fabric under HS 5112.20

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 5112.20
  • Uniqlo "Smart Ankle Pants" fabric
  • Zara blended wool coats
  • H&M wool-blend trousers
  • Brooks Brothers "Traveler" suits (blended)

Codes often confused with 5112.20

Common mistake. 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.

5112.11Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m25112.19Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m25111.20Fabrics, 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 filaments5112.30Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres

Top exporters and importers of HS 511220 (the code used for wool filament fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 511220 (the code used for wool filament fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 32% 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 511220, not only wool filament fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $14M
  2. 2 China $6.4M
  3. 3 Japan $2.4M

World total: $34M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $17M
  2. 2 China $5.2M
  3. 3 Madagascar $3.2M

World total: $55M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 filament fabric

Brazil splits HS 5112.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5112.20.10Combed wool blend with man-made filaments
  • 5112.20.20Combed fine hair blend with man-made filaments

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about wool filament fabric

What is the HS code for Wool filament fabric?

The HS code for Wool filament fabric is 511220 (Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments). The HS code for woven fabrics of combed wool containing less than 85% wool mixed with man-made filaments is 5112.20.

How do I classify Wool filament fabric for customs?

Wool filament fabric is classified under HS code 511220 — Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of wool filament fabric (HS 511220)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 511220 (the code used for wool filament fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($14M, 40% of world exports), China ($6.4M) and Japan ($2.4M). World exports came to about $34M, 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 filament fabric (HS 511220)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 511220 (the code used for wool filament fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($17M, 32% of world imports), China ($5.2M) and Madagascar ($3.2M). World imports came to about $55M, 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 filament fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 511220 for Wool filament fabric 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 filament fabric in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 511220 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wool filament fabric depends on the product's details: 5112.20.10 (Combed wool blend with man-made filaments), 5112.20.20 (Combed fine hair blend with man-made filaments).