Wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn

HS v2022 Code: 510111

About wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn

HS code 510111 covers unprocessed, greasy wool that has been shorn from sheep. This raw material is a critical input for the textile industry, providing the foundation for a wide range of wool-based products. As a natural, renewable resource, wool plays a significant role in the global economy, supporting industries from clothing and carpets to insulation and upholstery.

Production process

The production of wool under HS code 510111 involves the shearing of sheep, which is typically done once or twice per year. The shorn wool is then sorted, graded, and cleaned to remove any impurities or vegetable matter. This process, known as 'fleece-washing', helps to prepare the wool for further processing, such as carding, combing, and spinning, which are carried out under different HS codes.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of wool under HS code 510111 is, of course, the sheep themselves. Farmers and ranchers raise various breeds of sheep, each with their own unique wool characteristics, to meet the demands of the textile industry. In addition to the sheep, the production process requires basic equipment for shearing, sorting, and cleaning the wool, as well as facilities for storing and transporting the raw material.

Production outputs

The wool produced under HS code 510111 is a crucial input for a wide range of textile products, including 510121 Wool; degreased, not carbonized, 510129 Wool; degreased, carbonized, 510130 Wool; carded or combed, and 510310 Noils of wool or of fine animal hair. These processed wool products are then used in the manufacture of clothing, carpets, upholstery, and other textile goods.

Revisions to 510111

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 510111. The most recent 1 version of this code (510111) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 510111.

Family tree for wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/510111'>510111: Wool; (not carded or combed), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), shorn</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/510119'>510119: Wool; (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/510121'>510121: Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), shorn</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/510129'>510129: Wool; (not carded or combed), degreased, (not carbonised), (other than shorn)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/510130'>510130: Wool; (not carded or combed), carbonised</a>"]

    

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