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

HS v2022 Code: 510119

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

HS code 510119 covers unprocessed wool that has not been shorn, including greasy wool and fleece-washed wool. This type of raw wool is a crucial input for the textile industry, providing the foundation for a wide range of woolen products. As a natural, renewable resource, the global trade in unprocessed wool plays a significant role in the broader agricultural and manufacturing sectors.

Production process

The production of wool covered under HS code 510119 involves the shearing or harvesting of wool from sheep and other wool-bearing animals. The wool is then cleaned, sorted, and graded based on factors such as fiber length, crimp, and overall quality. This unprocessed wool is typically sold to textile manufacturers who will then card, spin, and weave the fibers into fabrics and yarns.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of HS code 510119 wool is the live sheep and other wool-bearing animals. Farmers and ranchers raise these animals and harvest the wool through shearing. Additional inputs include the equipment and facilities needed for the initial cleaning, sorting, and grading of the raw wool before it is sold to textile manufacturers.

Production outputs

The unprocessed wool classified under HS code 510119 is a key input for the production of 510121 Wool, carded or combed and 510129 Wool, carded or combed, other, which are used to create a wide range of woolen textiles, including clothing, carpets, and upholstery. The wool may also be used in the production of 510320 Waste of wool or of fine animal hair, including yarn waste, but excluding garnetted stock, which is a byproduct of the textile manufacturing process.

Revisions to 510119

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 510119. The most recent 1 version of this code (510119) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 510119.

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

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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/v2022/510119'>510119: Wool; (other than shorn), greasy (including fleece-washed wool), not carded or combed</a>"]

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