Hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed

HS v2017 Code: 510540

About hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed

HS code 510540 covers the classification of coarse animal hair, such as that from camels, horses, or goats, that has been carded or combed. This industry plays a vital role in the textile and apparel supply chain, providing raw materials for the production of various fabrics, carpets, and other specialized products. The global trade in coarse animal hair is an important economic activity, with significant demand from both developed and developing countries.

Production process

The production of coarse animal hair classified under HS code 510540 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw hair is collected from the animals, often through shearing or brushing. The hair is then cleaned, sorted, and graded based on factors such as length, color, and coarseness. Next, the hair undergoes carding or combing, which aligns and straightens the fibers, preparing them for further processing or spinning into yarn.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of coarse animal hair under HS code 510540 include the raw animal hair, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for cleaning, sorting, and carding or combing the fibers. Depending on the specific application, additional inputs such as dyes, chemicals, or blending materials may be required. The availability and quality of the raw animal hair are crucial factors in this industry, as they directly impact the final product characteristics.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 510540 are the carded or combed coarse animal hair fibers. These fibers can be used in the production of a variety of textile products, including 510510 Wool, not carded or combed, 510520 Wool, carded or combed, and 530310 Jute and other textile bast fibers, raw or processed but not spun. The coarse animal hair fibers may also be used in the manufacture of carpets, upholstery, and other specialized applications.

Revisions to 510540

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 510540. The most recent 1 version of this code (510540) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 510540 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed

    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/v2017/510540'>510540: Hair; coarse animal hair, carded or combed</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/v2017/510531'>510531: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/510539'>510539: Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats</a>"]

    

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