What is HS-4 5112 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
5112 — Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair
Chapter 51: Wool, fine or coarse animal hair
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5112 when importing woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair. For example, if you're shipping a lightweight wool fabric for high-end suits, this heading applies. It covers various fabric types based on their composition and weight.
When deciding between HS-6 511211 and HS-6 511219, consider the weight of your fabric. If it weighs 200g/m2 or less and consists of 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, use 511211. For heavier fabrics exceeding this weight, choose 511219.
If your fabric contains less than 85% wool or fine animal hair, you’ll need to examine the specific mix. For blends with man-made filaments, use HS-6 511220. If the mix includes man-made staple fibers, opt for HS-6 511230. For other fiber combinations, HS-6 511290 is the right choice.
Keywords & topics
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woven fabrics · combed wool · fine animal hair · fabric weight · HS-4 5112 · HS-6 subheadings · import wool fabrics · wool fabric classification · combed wool fabrics · mixed fiber fabrics
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Lightweight wool fabric for tailored suits (HS-6 511211)
- Heavy wool upholstery fabric (HS-6 511219)
- Wool blend fabric with polyester (HS-6 511220)
- Wool and viscose blend fabric (HS-6 511230)
- Specialty wool fabric mixed with other fibers (HS-6 511290)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify wool fabrics for import?
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What are the weight limits for HS-6 511211?
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How to determine the right HS-6 for my fabric?
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What is the difference between HS-6 511220 and 511230?
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Are there specific import duties for wool fabrics?
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Related topics
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how to classify woven fabrics of combed wool
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differences between HS-6 511211 and 511219
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importing fabrics with less than 85% wool
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requirements for HS-4 5112 fabric imports
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weight limits for combed wool fabrics
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combed wool vs fine animal hair fabric classification
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understanding HS-6 subheadings for wool fabrics
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guidelines for importing wool and mixed fiber fabrics
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of fabrics fall under HS-4 5112?
- HS-4 5112 includes woven fabrics made from combed wool or fine animal hair, categorized by their weight and fiber composition.
- How do I choose between HS-6 511211 and 511219?
- Select HS-6 511211 for fabrics weighing 200g/m2 or less, and HS-6 511219 for those exceeding 200g/m2.
- What if my fabric contains less than 85% wool?
- If your fabric has less than 85% wool, you will need to determine if it’s mixed with man-made filaments, staple fibers, or other fibers to select the correct HS-6 code.
- Are there specific import duties for HS-4 5112 fabrics?
- Import duties vary based on the specific HS-6 code and the country of origin. Check with your customs broker for accurate duty rates.
- Can I use HS-4 5112 for all wool fabrics?
- No, HS-4 5112 is specific to woven fabrics of combed wool or fine animal hair. Other wool fabric types may fall under different headings.
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HS-6 subheadings (5)
- 511211Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m2
- 511219Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m2
- 511220Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
- 511230Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres
- 511290Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5112