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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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

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

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

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What is HS-4 5112 used for?
How to classify wool fabrics for import?
What are the weight limits for HS-6 511211?
How to determine the right HS-6 for my fabric?
What is the difference between HS-6 511220 and 511230?
Are there specific import duties for wool fabrics?

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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