Yarn; of wool or of fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale

HS code 510910 covers yarn made from wool or fine animal hair, containing 85% or more of these materials by weight. This yarn is specifically prepared for retail sale, making it a crucial input for a wide range of textile and apparel products. The wool and fine animal hair yarn industry plays a significant role in the global textile supply chain, supporting industries such as 520100 Cotton, 540100 Synthetic filaments, and 550100 Synthetic staple fibers.

The production of HS 510910 yarn involves several key steps. First, the raw wool or fine animal hair fibers are cleaned, carded, and combed to align the fibers and remove impurities. The fibers are then spun into yarn using specialized machinery, which can include ring spinning, rotor spinning, or other techniques. Finally, the yarn is prepared for retail sale, which may involve winding, packaging, or other finishing processes.

The main inputs for the production of HS 510910 yarn include raw wool or fine animal hair fibers, such as those from sheep, cashmere goats, or alpacas. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized spinning machinery, as well as energy, water, and other supporting resources. The availability and quality of these raw materials and production equipment are crucial factors in the industry's competitiveness.

The primary output of HS 510910 is yarn made from wool or fine animal hair, containing 85% or more of these materials by weight. This yarn is then used as an input for a variety of textile and apparel products, including 510111 Wool, carded or combed, 510121 Wool, carded or combed, for retail sale, and 610110 (Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair).