HS Code for Wool noils

Wool noils are classified under HS code 5103.10 as a primary byproduct of the wool combing process. In the production of worsted wool, the combing machine separates long fibers (tops) from the short, curly fibers known as noils. This code also encompasses yarn waste, which includes broken or tangled yarns generated during spinning or weaving operations. The classification is strictly for wool or fine animal hair and excludes garnetted stock, which is fiber recovered by mechanically tearing up rags or yarn scraps. For a product to remain under 5103.10, it must not have been further processed into a state ready for spinning. If the waste has been carded or combed beyond the initial byproduct stage, it may be reclassified under heading 5105. This code is vital for the global textile recycling trade, as it distinguishes between raw processing waste and recovered secondary fibers.

Products Included

• Combing wool noils
• Wool yarn waste
• Fine animal hair noils
• Wool lap waste
• Spinning waste of wool

Common Misclassification

Wool noils are often confused with 5103.20, which covers other types of wool waste like burr waste or carding waste. They are also frequently misclassified as 5104.00 (garnetted stock), which involves a different recovery process from finished textiles. If the noils have been carded or combed for spinning, 5105.10 is the correct code.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wool noils?

The HS code for noils of wool or fine animal hair, including yarn waste, is 5103.10.

What is the difference between noils and garnetted stock?

Noils (5103.10) are natural byproducts of the first combing of wool, while garnetted stock (5104.00) is fiber mechanically reclaimed from existing textile products.