Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair

HS v2017 Code: 5112

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
51	12	n/a

Code	5112
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	51

Ancestor Codes: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

This Code: Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair

Child Codes: Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m2; Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m2; Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments; Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5112; Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale; Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale; Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale; Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair; Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair

About woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair

HS code 5112 covers woven fabrics made from combed wool or combed fine animal hair. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing high-quality fabrics for a wide range of applications, including clothing, upholstery, and carpets. The demand for these fabrics is driven by factors such as fashion trends, consumer preferences, and the growing need for durable and sustainable textile materials.

Production process

The production of woven fabrics under HS code 5112 typically involves a series of steps, including fiber preparation, yarn spinning, weaving, and finishing. Combed wool or fine animal hair fibers are first cleaned, carded, and then spun into high-quality yarns. These yarns are then woven into fabrics using advanced weaving techniques, such as plain weave, twill, or satin. The finished fabrics may undergo additional finishing processes, such as dyeing, printing, or treatment, to enhance their appearance, texture, and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of woven fabrics under HS code 5112 include combed wool or fine animal hair fibers, such as cashmere or mohair. These raw materials are sourced from various regions known for their high-quality wool and animal hair production. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as spinning frames, weaving looms, and finishing equipment, as well as various chemicals and dyes used in the finishing processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 5112 is high-quality woven fabrics made from combed wool or combed fine animal hair. These fabrics are widely used in the production of a variety of textile products, including 6201 (Men's or boys' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 62.03), 6202 (Women's or girls' overcoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles, other than those of heading 62.04), 6301 Blankets and traveling rugs, and 6302 Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.

Family tree for woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair

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    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/v2017/5112'>5112: Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5101'>5101: Wool, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5102'>5102: Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5103'>5103: Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5104'>5104: Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5105'>5105: Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5106'>5106: Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5107'>5107: Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5108'>5108: Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5109'>5109: Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5110'>5110: Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5111'>5111: Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5113'>5113: Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair</a>"]

    B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/511211'>511211: Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/511219'>511219: Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m2</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/511220'>511220: Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/511230'>511230: Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/511290'>511290: Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5112</a>"]


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