Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats

HS v2017 Code: 510531

About hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats

HS code 510531 covers the classification of fine animal hair, specifically that of Kashmir (cashmere) goats, which has been carded or combed. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing a high-quality raw material for the production of luxurious fabrics and garments. As a specialized and labor-intensive sector, the Kashmir (cashmere) hair industry is an important contributor to the economies of regions where these animals are raised and processed.

Production process

The production of Kashmir (cashmere) hair involves several key steps. First, the fine undercoat hair is carefully harvested from the goats, often through a manual combing process. The collected hair is then cleaned, sorted, and carded to align the fibers. Finally, the carded hair is combed to remove any remaining impurities and to produce the final, highly-refined Kashmir (cashmere) fiber ready for spinning and weaving.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the Kashmir (cashmere) hair industry include the live Kashmir (cashmere) goats, which are typically found in high-altitude regions of Asia. Additionally, specialized equipment such as combs, carding machines, and other textile processing machinery are necessary for the harvesting, cleaning, and refining of the raw material. The industry also relies on skilled labor to carry out the intricate production processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of the HS code 510531 industry is the refined, carded, and combed Kashmir (cashmere) hair. This high-quality fiber is then consumed by the 510539 (Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)) industry for the production of luxurious textiles, apparel, and other premium products. The Kashmir (cashmere) hair industry also generates byproducts, such as lower-grade hair, which may be utilized in other textile applications.

Revisions to 510531

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 510531. The most recent 1 version of this code (510531) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 510531 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats

    graph LR
    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/v2017/510531'>510531: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats</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/v2017/510529'>510529: Wool; wool tops and other combed wool, other than in fragments</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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