HS Code 5111 — Woven Carded Wool and Fine Animal Hair Fabrics

This code covers heavy woven textiles made from wool or fine animal hair that has been carded but not combed. Carded fibers are shorter and more varied in length, resulting in a fuzzy, textured finish typical of tweeds and flannels used for winter suits, coats, and heavy blankets.

What's included

Tweed fabrics
Woolen flannel
Carded mohair fabrics
Carded cashmere fabrics
Melton cloth

What's excluded

Knit or crochet wool fabrics → use 6001 (This code is strictly for traditionally woven textiles)
Combed wool fabrics → use 5112 (Combed fibers are longer and smoother than carded fibers)

Common examples

Donegal tweed fabric for jackets
Heavy carded wool coating material
Brushed carded cashmere cloth
Carded alpaca wool woven textile

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between carded and combed wool?

Carded wool (5111) creates a thicker, fuzzier fabric like tweed, while combed wool (5112) is used for smooth, lightweight suits.

Trade & shipping notes

Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
Documentation: Requires a Certificate of Origin and often a detailed fiber composition breakdown by weight percentage.
Typical shipping mode: FCL
Top exporters: Italy, United Kingdom, China
Top importers: United States, France, Japan

Key takeaway

Choose 5111 for textured, fuzzy woven wools like tweed; smoother wools usually fall under 5112.

Woven Carded Wool and Fine Animal Hair Fabrics