Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments

HS v2017 Code: 510529

About wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments

HS code 510529 covers wool and wool tops, which are essential raw materials for the textile industry. Wool is a natural, renewable, and biodegradable fiber that has been used for centuries in the production of clothing, carpets, and other textile products. The wool industry plays a significant role in the global economy, with major producers and exporters located around the world.

Production process

The production of wool and wool tops involves several key steps. First, wool is harvested from sheep through shearing. The raw wool is then cleaned, sorted, and combed to remove impurities and align the fibers. This process, known as 'combing', produces wool tops, which are the long, continuous strands of wool fibers. These wool tops can then be further processed, such as by spinning, weaving, or knitting, to create a wide range of textile products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of wool and wool tops include sheep, shearing equipment, cleaning and sorting machinery, and combing machines. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are needed to power the production facilities. The quality and characteristics of the wool fibers, such as length, thickness, and crimp, are also important inputs that can affect the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 510529 is wool tops, which are the intermediate product used in the manufacture of various textile goods. These wool tops can be further processed into yarn, fabrics, and finished products, such as clothing, carpets, and upholstery. Other related HS codes that may consume the output of 510529 include 510121 Wool, not carded or combed, 510129 Wool, carded or combed, and 510310 Noils of wool or of fine animal hair.

Revisions to 510529

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 510529. The most recent 1 version of this code (510529) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 510529 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than 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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510529'>510529: Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510510'>510510: Wool; carded</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510521'>510521: Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, in fragments</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510531'>510531: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510539'>510539: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510540'>510540: Hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed</a>"]

    

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