HS Code for Wool tops
Wool tops are classified under HS code 5105.29. This code falls within Chapter 51, which covers wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair yarn and woven fabric. Heading 5105 specifically addresses wool and animal hair that has been carded or combed. Wool tops are a semi-processed product of the worsted spinning system. After raw wool is scoured and carded, it undergoes a combing process to align the fibers parallel to each other and remove short fibers (noils). The resulting continuous, untwisted strand is known as a 'top.' Subheading 5105.29 is the residual category for combed wool that is not in 'fragments' (which are covered by 5105.21). This classification is critical for the textile supply chain, as wool tops represent the primary raw material for worsted yarn production. The fibers in a wool top are typically longer and more uniform than those in carded wool (5105.10), which is used for the woolen spinning system. To qualify for 5105.29, the product must be predominantly wool and must have undergone the mechanical combing process.
Products Included
- Combed wool tops in continuous slivers
- Worsted wool tops
- Dyed wool tops (not yet spun)
- Bleached wool tops
- Blended tops where wool predominates
Common Misclassification
Wool tops are frequently confused with carded wool (5105.10). The distinction lies in the combing process; carded wool has fibers that are scrambled and not parallel, whereas tops are combed and aligned. Another misclassification occurs with 5105.21, which is specifically for 'fragments' or broken tops. If the sliver is continuous, it must be 5105.29. Finally, if the wool has already been twisted into yarn, it must be classified under headings 5106 through 5110, depending on the type of yarn.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Wool tops?
The HS code for standard, continuous combed wool tops is 5105.29.
Is carded wool the same as a wool top?
No, carded wool is classified under 5105.10. Wool tops have undergone an additional combing process to align fibers and are classified under 5105.29.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Wool tops?
The HS code for Wool tops is 510529 (Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments).
How do I classify Wool tops for customs?
Wool tops is classified under HS code 510529 — Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Wool tops the same in all countries?
The base HS code 510529 for Wool tops is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.