Product classification
HS code for Wool pile fabric: 5801.10
Fabrics, woven pile, of wool or fine animal hair, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Classification of wool pile fabric under HS 5801.10
Woven pile fabrics of wool or fine animal hair are classified under HS code 5801.10. This heading includes fabrics where the pile (the raised surface) is formed by additional warp or weft threads during the weaving process. This category includes luxury textiles such as wool velvet, plush, and moquette. It is critical to distinguish these woven pile fabrics from knitted pile fabrics, which are classified under heading 60.01. The weaving process for 5801.10 typically involves three sets of yarns: the ground warp, the ground weft, and the pile yarn. This code excludes specialized fabrics like woven terry toweling (58.02) and narrow woven fabrics (58.06). The classification is determined by the presence of the pile and the woven nature of the base fabric. For customs purposes, the weight of the wool or fine animal hair must be the highest among all textile components to remain in this category.
- Covers
- Wool velvet fabric
- Wool plush fabrics
- Moquette wool fabric
- Epinglé wool fabric
- Woven chenille fabrics of wool
- Also under 5801.10
- Loro Piana (some upholstery)
- Holland & Sherry (wool velvets)
- Rubelli (fine pile fabrics)
- Maharam (selected wool textiles)
- Kvadrat (wool blends)
Codes often confused with 5801.10
Common mistake. Wool pile fabric is frequently misclassified under 6001.10, which is for knitted pile fabrics (often called faux fur). It may also be confused with 5802.11 if it is a terry-style fabric, or 5111.11 if the fabric is a heavy woven wool that does not technically meet the definition of a pile fabric.
Top exporters and importers of HS 580110 (the code used for wool pile fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580110 (the code used for wool pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 580110, not only wool pile fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United Kingdom $16M 17% of world exports
- 2 Italy $13M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $13M 14% of world exports
World total: $92M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $19M 21% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $17M 19% of world imports
- 3 France $9.8M 11% of world imports
World total: $92M 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 code for wool pile fabric
Brazil classifies wool pile fabric under NCM 5801.10.00: HS 5801.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about wool pile fabric
What is the HS code for Wool pile fabric?
The HS code for Wool pile fabric is 580110 (Fabrics; woven pile, of wool or fine animal hair, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806). The HS code for woven pile fabrics made of wool or fine animal hair is 5801.10.
How do I classify Wool pile fabric for customs?
Wool pile fabric is classified under HS code 580110 — Fabrics; woven pile, of wool or fine animal hair, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is this different from faux fur made of wool?
Faux fur is typically a knitted pile fabric classified under 6001.10, whereas 5801.10 is strictly for fabrics created on a loom through weaving.
Which countries are the top exporters of wool pile fabric (HS 580110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580110 (the code used for wool pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($16M, 17% of world exports), Italy ($13M) and the Netherlands ($13M). World exports came to about $92M, 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 pile fabric (HS 580110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 580110 (the code used for wool pile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($19M, 21% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($17M) and France ($9.8M). World imports came to about $92M, 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 pile fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 580110 for Wool pile 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 pile fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, wool pile fabric (HS 580110) is classified under NCM 5801.10.00.