Product classification

HS code for Wool synthetic fabric: 5112.30

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 staple fibres.

Classification of wool synthetic fabric under HS 5112.30

HS code 5112.30 applies to woven fabrics of combed wool or combed fine animal hair that contain less than 85% wool by weight, specifically when mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibers. This classification is found in Chapter 51, which deals with wool and animal hair. The distinction between "combed" (Heading 5112) and "carded" (Heading 5111) wool is critical; combed wool fibers are longer and more aligned, resulting in a smoother, stronger fabric often used in suiting. Because the wool content is less than 85%, the fabric is considered a blend. The classification further specifies that the secondary material must be man-made staple fibers (such as polyester or rayon staple). If the fabric were mixed with man-made filaments instead of staple fibers, or if the wool content exceeded 85%, different subheadings within Chapter 51 would apply. This code is essential for textile manufacturers and importers to ensure the correct duty rates are applied based on fiber length and blend composition.

Covers
  • Woven fabric of combed wool mixed with polyester staple fibers
  • Combed fine animal hair fabric mixed with nylon staple fibers
  • Suiting fabric containing 50% combed wool and 50% synthetic staple fibers
  • Woven wool-blend fabrics for apparel (less than 85% wool)
Also under 5112.30
  • Marks & Spencer wool-blend trousers
  • Next tailored wool-blend jackets
  • J.Crew wool-blend blazers
  • Banana Republic wool-blend skirts

Codes often confused with 5112.30

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 5111.30, which covers woven fabrics of carded wool mixed with man-made staple fibers. The difference lies entirely in whether the wool was carded or combed. Another common error is 5515.13, which applies to fabrics where synthetic staple fibers predominate by weight over the wool. If the wool content is 85% or more, the fabric must be moved to 5112.11 or 5112.19. Importers must have accurate fiber weight percentages and processing details to avoid these errors.

5111.30Fabrics, 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 fibres5515.13Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair5112.11Fabrics, 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/m2

Top exporters and importers of HS 511230 (the code used for wool synthetic fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 511230 (the code used for wool synthetic fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 12% 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 511230, not only wool synthetic fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $106M
  2. 2 Italy $33M
  3. 3 Romania $17M

World total: $260M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$27M
  2. 2 Indonesia $18M
  3. 3 Germany $15M

World total: $232M 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 synthetic fabric

Brazil splits HS 5112.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5112.30.10Combed wool blend with man-made staple fibres
  • 5112.30.20Combed fine hair blend, man-made staple fibres

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

Questions about wool synthetic fabric

What is the HS code for Wool synthetic fabric?

The HS code for Wool synthetic fabric is 511230 (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 staple fibres). The HS code for woven fabrics of combed wool or fine animal hair, containing less than 85% wool and mixed mainly with man-made staple fibers, is 5112.30.

How do I classify Wool synthetic fabric for customs?

Wool synthetic fabric is classified under HS code 511230 — 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 staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between carded and combed wool in HS codes?

Carded wool (Heading 5111) has shorter, fuzzy fibers, while combed wool (Heading 5112) has longer, smoother fibers. This processing difference changes the HS code classification.

Which countries are the top exporters of wool synthetic fabric (HS 511230)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 511230 (the code used for wool synthetic fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($106M, 41% of world exports), Italy ($33M) and Romania ($17M). World exports came to about $260M, 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 synthetic fabric (HS 511230)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 511230 (the code used for wool synthetic fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $27M, 12% of world imports), Indonesia ($18M) and Germany ($15M). World imports came to about $232M, 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 synthetic fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 511230 for Wool synthetic 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 synthetic fabric in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 511230 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for wool synthetic fabric depends on the product's details: 5112.30.10 (Combed wool blend with man-made staple fibres), 5112.30.20 (Combed fine hair blend, man-made staple fibres).