Hair; fine animal hair, carded or combed, other than of kashmir (cashmere) goats

HS code 510539 covers fine animal hair, such as that from alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas, that has been carded or combed. This industry is an important part of the global textile supply chain, providing a specialized raw material for the production of high-quality fabrics, yarns, and other textile products. The demand for these fine animal fibers is driven by their unique properties, including softness, warmth, and durability, which make them highly sought after in the luxury apparel and home goods markets.

The production of fine animal hair covered under HS code 510539 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw fiber is harvested from the animals, often through a process of shearing or combing. The fiber is then cleaned and sorted to remove any impurities or coarser hairs. Next, the fiber is carded, a process that aligns the individual fibers and removes any remaining tangles or debris. Finally, the carded fiber is combed to further refine and align the fibers, creating a smooth, consistent material ready for spinning or other textile processing.

The main inputs required for the production of fine animal hair under HS code 510539 include the raw fiber harvested from animals such as alpacas, llamas, and vicuñas. Additionally, specialized machinery for cleaning, carding, and combing the fiber is necessary. This equipment often includes carding machines, combs, and other specialized textile processing tools. The production process may also require various chemicals and dyes, depending on the intended use of the final product.

The fine animal hair produced under HS code 510539 is a key input for the manufacture of high-quality textiles, including luxury apparel, home furnishings, and specialty fabrics. The output from this industry may be consumed by 520100 Wool, not carded or combed, 520300 Cotton, carded or combed, and 520400 Cotton, sewing thread, among other related HS codes, as these industries utilize specialized animal fibers in their production processes.