Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 300g/m2

HS code 511111 covers a critical segment of the textile industry, focusing on woven fabrics made from carded wool or carded fine animal hair. These fabrics, containing 85% or more wool or fine animal hair by weight and weighing no more than 300g/m2, are essential raw materials for a wide range of clothing, upholstery, and other textile products. This industry plays a vital role in the global textile supply chain, catering to the demand for high-quality, natural fiber-based textiles across various end-use sectors.

The production of fabrics under HS code 511111 typically involves a series of steps, including fiber preparation, yarn spinning, weaving, and finishing. Carded wool or fine animal hair fibers are first cleaned, combed, and blended to achieve the desired fiber composition. The fibers are then spun into yarns using specialized spinning machinery. The yarns are then woven into fabrics using power looms, with the fabric's weight and density carefully controlled to meet the 300g/m2 requirement. Finally, the woven fabrics may undergo various finishing processes, such as dyeing, printing, or treatment, to enhance their appearance, texture, and performance characteristics.

The key inputs for the production of fabrics under HS code 511111 include carded wool or carded fine animal hair as the primary raw material, as well as various auxiliary materials such as dyes, chemicals, and machinery. Wool and fine animal hair, such as cashmere or mohair, are sourced from specialized farms and suppliers, while the necessary machinery, including spinning frames, looms, and finishing equipment, are provided by specialized textile machinery manufacturers.

The fabrics produced under HS code 511111 are primarily used as raw materials for the manufacture of a wide range of textile products, including 611000 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, 620000 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted, 630000 Other made-up textile articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags, and 940000 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings. These high-quality, natural fiber-based fabrics are in demand for their durability, warmth, and aesthetic appeal in the production of clothing, upholstery, and other textile-based products.