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

HS v2022 Code: 51

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
51	n/a	n/a

Code	51
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

Child Codes: Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair; Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale; Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair; Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale; Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair; Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock; Wool, not carded or combed; Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments); Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale; Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale; Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale; Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed; Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock

About wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

HS code 51 covers a diverse range of natural textile fibers, including wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair. These materials are highly valued for their unique properties, such as warmth, durability, and natural luster. The wool and animal hair industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing raw materials for a wide range of products, from high-end fashion to industrial applications.

Production process

The production of wool, fine or coarse animal hair, and horsehair involves several key steps. First, the raw fibers are harvested from the animals, either through shearing or combing. The fibers are then cleaned, sorted, and processed to remove impurities and prepare them for spinning. Spinning transforms the fibers into yarn, which can then be woven or knitted into a variety of fabrics and textiles.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the wool and animal hair industry include the live animals themselves, such as sheep, goats, and horses, as well as the necessary equipment and infrastructure for fiber harvesting, cleaning, and processing. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, specialized machinery, and access to energy and water resources to support the various production stages.

Production outputs

The outputs of the wool and animal hair industry include a wide range of products, such as 5101 Wool, not carded or combed, 5102 Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed, 5103 Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, and 5105 Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed. These materials are then consumed by industries such as 52 Cotton, 54 Man-made filaments, and 55 Man-made staple fibers, which use them as key inputs for the production of a wide range of textile and apparel products.

Family tree for wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/51'>51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5101'>5101: Wool, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5102'>5102: Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5103'>5103: Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5104'>5104: Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5105'>5105: Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5106'>5106: Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5107'>5107: Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5108'>5108: Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5109'>5109: Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5110'>5110: Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5111'>5111: Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5112'>5112: Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5113'>5113: Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair</a>"]


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