Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

HS v2017 Code: 51

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
51	n/a	n/a

Code	51
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

Child Codes: Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock; Wool, not carded or combed; Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale; Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair; Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments); Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair; Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale; Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed; Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale; Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock; Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair; Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale; Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale

About wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

HS code 51 covers a diverse range of natural textile fibers, including wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair. These materials are highly valued for their unique properties, such as warmth, durability, and natural luster. The wool and animal hair industry plays a crucial role in the global textile supply chain, providing raw materials for a wide range of products, from high-end apparel to industrial applications.

Production process

The production of wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair involves several key steps. First, the raw fibers are harvested from animals, either through shearing or combing. The fibers are then cleaned, sorted, and processed to remove impurities and prepare them for spinning. Spinning transforms the fibers into yarn, which can be woven or knitted into a variety of fabrics. Finishing processes, such as dyeing, washing, and finishing, are often applied to the final textile products to enhance their appearance and performance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair industry include the raw animal fibers, which are typically sourced from sheep, goats, camels, and other livestock. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery for cleaning, sorting, and spinning the fibers, as well as dyes, chemicals, and other materials used in the finishing processes. Energy, water, and skilled labor are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair industry are a wide range of textile products, including woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, and yarns. These materials are used in the production of 52 Manufactured articles of textile materials, 61 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, and 62 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, among other industries.

Family tree for wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/51'>51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5101'>5101: Wool, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5102'>5102: Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5103'>5103: Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5104'>5104: Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5105'>5105: Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5106'>5106: Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5107'>5107: Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5108'>5108: Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5109'>5109: Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5110'>5110: Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5111'>5111: Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5112'>5112: Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5113'>5113: Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair</a>"]


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