HS Code 5108Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale
2 six-digit codes · Heading 8 of 13 in Chapter 51 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5108 covers yarn spun from fine animal hair that was carded or combed and is sold in bulk.
Heading 5108 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale” classify either at 510810 or at 510820, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 8 of 13 in Chapter 51, Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric, which runs to 38 six-digit codes in all.
What product does HS code 5108 refer to?
The World Customs Organization keeps this system, and customs offices around the world use it.
The heading is about yarn. Yarn is fibre that has been spun into a thread. Before spinning, the hair was either carded or combed.
Three points must all be true. The fibre is fine animal hair. It was carded or combed. The yarn is not put up for retail sale, so it is not packed in small lots for shoppers. If one point fails, look at a different heading.
Carded yarn 5108.10 or combed yarn 5108.20: how to choose
The heading has just two subheadings. Customs forms often write them without a dot, as 510810 and 510820. Many guides add a dot. The codes are the same.
Only one thing separates them: how the hair was prepared before spinning. Carding untangles the fibre. Combing goes further and lines the fibres up. Your supplier's product sheet or invoice should say which step was used.
If the paperwork is silent, ask the maker before you file. A wrong subheading can slow your goods at the border. The HS code classifier can help you check fine animal hair yarn classification before you submit.
- 510810 (5108.10): yarn of fine animal hair, carded
- 510820 (5108.20): yarn of fine animal hair, combed
How 5108 differs from nearby headings
Several headings in Chapter 51 look alike. Sort them by fibre, by spinning, and by how the goods are sold.
Start with the fibre. Wool yarn goes to 5106 when carded and to 5107 when combed.
Next, check how the yarn is sold. Yarn in packs made for shoppers goes to 5109, which covers both wool and fine animal hair. That is the main gap between 5108 and 5109.
Last, check whether the hair was spun at all. Loose hair that is not carded or combed belongs in 5102. Loose hair that is carded or combed, but not spun, belongs in 5105. Once it becomes yarn, return to 5108. Woven cloth is a different story: see 5111 for carded fabric and 5112 for combed fabric.
Who imports and exports HS 5108 yarn
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try 5108, 510810 or 510820 to find the companies behind this trade.
Other headings in Chapter 51
Use the links below to compare 5108 with its neighbours or to return to the full chapter. Each heading page lists its own codes and descriptions.
Related
- Chapter 51: wool and animal hair
- HS 5109 yarn put up for retail sale
- HS 5106 carded wool yarn
- HS 5107 combed wool yarn
- HS 5110 coarse animal hair yarn
- HS 5102 fine animal hair, not carded or combed
- HS 5105 carded or combed animal hair
- HS 5111 woven fabrics of carded wool or fine hair
- HS 5112 woven fabrics of combed wool or fine hair
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Nearby headings in Chapter 51
- 5101Wool, not carded or combed5 codes
- 5102Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed3 codes
- 5103Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but…3 codes
- 5104Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock1 code
- 5105Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool…6 codes
- 5106Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5107Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5109Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5110Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn)…1 code
- 5111Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair5 codes
- 5112Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair5 codes
- 5113Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair1 code
Who ships under 5108?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5108: common questions
What does HS 5108 mean?
It is a customs label for spun yarn made of fine animal hair. Two six-digit codes sit beneath it.
How do I pick between 510810 and 510820?
Read the yarn paperwork. The word carded points to the first code, and the word combed points to the second.
What is the difference between HS 5108 and 5109 retail sale yarn?
Packaging decides it. Yarn made up in shopper-sized packs moves out of 5108 and into 5109.
Is wool yarn classified under 5108?
No. Wool is a different fibre from fine animal hair, so wool yarn has its own headings in the same chapter.
Where do coarse animal hair and horsehair yarn go?
They go under heading 5110, which also takes gimped horsehair yarn.
Which code fits my fine animal hair yarn?
Check the fibre, the carded or combed step, and how the yarn is sold. Then match the result to 5108, 5109 or 5110. The HS code classifier can confirm your choice.
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