Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)
HS v2017 Code: 5105
About wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)
HS code 5105 covers wool and fine or coarse animal hair that has been carded or combed, including combed wool in fragments. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the production of a wide range of textile products, from high-end apparel to industrial applications. The carding and combing processes involved in this industry help to prepare the fibers for subsequent spinning, weaving, and knitting, making it a vital upstream segment of the broader textile industry.
Production process
The production of carded or combed wool and animal hair (HS 5105) typically involves several key steps. First, the raw wool or animal hair is thoroughly cleaned and sorted to remove any impurities or coarse fibers. It is then passed through a carding machine, which aligns and disentangles the fibers, creating a continuous web or sliver. The carded fibers may then be combed to further straighten and align the fibers, removing any remaining short or coarse fibers. This combing process helps to produce a more uniform and higher-quality fiber suitable for spinning into yarn.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of carded or combed wool and animal hair (HS 5105) include the raw wool or animal hair, as well as specialized machinery such as carding and combing machines. The quality and characteristics of the raw materials, such as fiber length, fineness, and crimp, are crucial factors that determine the final output of this industry. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are needed to power the production equipment.
Production outputs
The primary output of the HS 5105 industry is carded or combed wool and animal hair, which can then be used as inputs for a variety of downstream textile industries. These include the production of 5106 Yarn of carded wool, 5107 Yarn of combed wool, and 5111 Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, among others. The carded or combed fibers produced under HS 5105 are essential for the manufacture of high-quality textiles, including apparel, carpets, and industrial applications.
Family tree for wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)
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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/v2017/5105'>5105: Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5101'>5101: Wool, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5102'>5102: Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5104'>5104: Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock</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/v2017/510510'>510510: Wool; carded</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510521'>510521: Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, in fragments</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510529'>510529: Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510531'>510531: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510539'>510539: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510540'>510540: Hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed</a>"]
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