Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
HS v2017 Code: 5102
About fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
HS code 5102 covers the trade and production of fine or coarse animal hair that has not been carded or combed. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of a wide range of products, from high-end fabrics to industrial applications. The demand for these animal fibers is driven by their unique properties, such as durability, insulation, and natural luster, making them highly sought after in both domestic and international markets.
Production process
The production of fine or coarse animal hair under HS code 5102 typically involves a series of steps. First, the raw animal hair is collected, often through shearing or combing processes. The hair is then sorted, cleaned, and graded based on factors such as fiber length, fineness, and color. Depending on the intended use, the hair may undergo further processing, such as washing, dyeing, or blending with other fibers to create specialized yarn or textile products.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of fine or coarse animal hair under HS code 5102 include the raw animal fibers, which can be sourced from a variety of livestock, such as 0105 Poultry, 0101 Horses, asses, mules and hinnies, and 0104 Sheep and goats. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment for sorting, cleaning, and processing the raw materials, as well as various chemicals and dyes for further processing and finishing.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 5102 are the fine or coarse animal hair fibers, which can be used in the production of a wide range of textile products. These fibers may be consumed by industries such as 5111 Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, 5112 Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair, and 5113 Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair, among others. The processed animal hair fibers can also be used in the manufacture of carpets, upholstery, and various industrial applications.
Family tree for fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
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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/v2017/5102'>5102: Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5101'>5101: Wool, 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>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510211'>510211: Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510219'>510219: Hair; fine animal hair, not carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510220'>510220: Hair; coarse animal hair, not carded or combed</a>"]
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