HS Code 5110
Coarse Animal Hair or Horsehair Yarn
HS code 5110 covers yarn made from coarse animal hair or horsehair, including gimped yarn, used primarily for industrial applications and upholstery.
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HS Code 5110 — Coarse Animal Hair or Horsehair Yarn
This code covers yarn made from coarse animal hair (like yak or low-grade goat hair) or horsehair. It includes 'gimped' horsehair yarn where a core is wrapped with other fibres, often used in upholstery or heavy interlinings.
What's included
- Horsehair yarn
- Gimped horsehair yarn
- Coarse goat hair yarn
- Yak hair yarn
What's excluded
- Fine animal hair yarn → use
5108(Fine hair like cashmere has its own industrial heading) - Wool yarn → use
5106(Sheep wool is classified separately)
Common examples
- Gimped horsehair for upholstery
- Industrial yak hair yarn
- Coarse hair yarn for linings
Frequently asked questions
What is gimped horsehair yarn?
It is a specialized yarn where horsehair is wound around a core of another textile to provide stiffness, often used in tailor's interlinings.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Certificates of origin and health clearances are vital when importing animal hair products.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Mongolia, Italy
- Top importers: Germany, South Korea, Japan
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Key takeaway
Used for specialized, stiff industrial yarns made from coarse fibres or horsehair.
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