HS Code 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric

Q: Is HS code 51 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 51 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 51 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 51?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 51.

What is HS Code 51

HS Code 51 covers Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XI (Textiles and textile articles). The two digits "51" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "51" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 51 Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 51

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

HS Code 5101

Wool, not carded or combed

HS Code 5102

Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed

HS Code 5103

Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock

HS Code 5104

Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock

HS Code 5105

Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)

HS Code 5106

Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale

HS Code 5107

Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale

HS Code 5108

Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale

HS Code 5109

Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale

HS Code 5110

Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale

HS Code 5111

Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair

HS Code 5112

Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair

HS Code 5113

Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair

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What HS Codes for Wool and Animal Hair Do Not Cover

Chapter 51 covers wool, fine and coarse animal hair, horsehair yarn, and woven fabrics thereof. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Hair-on hides and furskins

Chapters 41, 43

Wool garments

Chapters 61, 62

Felt (wool-based)

Chapter 56

Carpets

Chapter 57

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Wool and Animal Hair HS 51

HS Code 5101

Wool, not carded or combed

HS Code 5102

Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed

HS Code 5103

Waste of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair, including yarn waste but excluding garnetted stock

HS Code 5104

Wool, or fine or coarse animal hair; garnetted stock

HS Code 5105

Wool and fine or coarse animal hair; carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)

HS Code 5106

Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale

HS Code 5107

Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale

HS Code 5108

Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale

HS Code 5109

Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale

HS Code 5110

Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 51?

HS code 51 covers Wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric, one of the chapter 51 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 51 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 51 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 51?