Wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn

HS v2017 Code: 510111

About wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn

HS code 510111 covers raw, unprocessed wool that has been shorn from sheep. This type of wool is known as 'greasy wool' and is a crucial raw material for the textile industry. As one of the most widely traded agricultural commodities globally, the wool industry plays a significant role in the broader economy, supporting farmers, processors, and manufacturers across numerous countries.

Production process

The production of greasy wool (510111) involves the shearing of sheep, typically done once or twice a year. The fleece is then sorted, graded, and cleaned to remove impurities before being packaged and shipped to wool processors and textile manufacturers.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of greasy wool (510111) is, of course, sheep. Farmers must raise and care for sheep herds, ensuring the animals' health and well-being to produce high-quality wool. Additionally, the wool industry relies on specialized shearing equipment, storage facilities, and transportation networks to move the raw material to downstream processors.

Production outputs

Greasy wool (510111) is the primary output of this industry and is consumed by a variety of other HS codes, including 510121 Wool; degreased, not carbonized, 510129 Wool; degreased, carbonized, and 510130 Wool; carded or combed. These downstream industries further process the raw wool into yarns, fabrics, and a wide range of textile products.

Revisions to 510111

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 510111. The most recent 1 version of this code (510111) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 510111 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510111'>510111: Wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510119'>510119: Wool; (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510121'>510121: Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510129'>510129: Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510130'>510130: Wool; (not carded or combed), carbonised</a>"]

    

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