HS Code 5103
Wool and Animal Hair Waste
HS code 5103 covers waste of wool or animal hair, including yarn waste and de-haired waste, excluding garnetted stock used for recycling into new fibres.
4-digit Section XIFCL
HS Code 5103 — Wool and Animal Hair Waste
This category covers waste resulting from the processing of wool or animal hair. It includes yarn waste, such as broken or knotted lengths, and lap waste from the early stages of textile manufacturing.
What's included
- Noils
- Yarn waste
- Lap waste
- Burr wool waste
What's excluded
- Garnetted stock → use
5104(Garnetted stock is classified under its own heading 5104) - Carded wool → use
5105(Carded wool is a processed product, not waste)
Common examples
- Wool combing noils
- Broken wool yarn ends
- Soft wool waste from spinning
Frequently asked questions
What are wool noils?
Noils are the short fibres separated from longer fibres during the combing process, typically used for making felt or high-quality wool blends.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 6%
- Documentation: Often used in the paper-making or insulation industries; documentation should specify if waste is sterilized.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Australia, United Kingdom, China
- Top importers: China, India, Germany
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Key takeaway
Covers primary waste products from wool carding, combing, and spinning.
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