Yarn; of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale

HS code 511000 covers the production and trade of yarn made from coarse animal hair or horsehair. This industry plays a vital role in the textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the manufacture of a wide range of products, from high-end fabrics to specialized industrial applications. As a key component of the broader 50 Animal Textiles sector, the 511000 industry contributes significantly to the global economy, with its outputs finding use in numerous downstream industries.

The production of yarn under HS code 511000 typically involves a series of processes, including sorting, cleaning, and combing the raw coarse animal hair or horsehair. The fibers are then spun into yarn, which may be further processed through techniques such as twisting, plying, or finishing, depending on the desired characteristics of the final product.

The primary inputs for the 511000 industry are the raw materials - coarse animal hair, such as that from camels, alpacas, or angora goats, as well as horsehair. In addition to these natural fibers, the industry also relies on specialized machinery and equipment for the various stages of yarn production, as well as energy sources and skilled labor to operate the manufacturing processes.

The main outputs of the 511000 industry are yarns made from coarse animal hair or horsehair, which are then used as inputs for the production of a variety of textile and apparel products. These yarns may be consumed by industries covered under 52 Cotton or 54 Man-made Filaments, among others, for the creation of fabrics, carpets, upholstery, and other specialized applications.