Heading · Chapter 51
5102: Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
Heading 5102 is divided into 3 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 51, wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
USA Free – 0.4% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 0.1% · 4× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 7.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 7.2% General (MFN) 48 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines Subheadings 3
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$207kUS$207k+US$2m+US$5m+> US$43m
Exports: 74
- Mongolia: US$213m
- China: US$43m
- Peru: US$15m
- Italy: US$12m
- Belgium: US$10m
- Lesotho: US$8m
- Portugal: US$5m
- Germany: US$4m
- South Africa: US$4m
- United Kingdom: US$3m
- United States: US$3m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$3m
- Bolivia: US$3m
- Spain: US$3m
- Czechia: US$2m
- France: US$2m
- Afghanistan: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Argentina: US$2m
- Ukraine: US$2m
- Turkmenistan: US$1m
- Iran: US$1m
- Paraguay: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$847k
- Kazakhstan: US$812k
- Türkiye: US$650k
- Uzbekistan: US$593k
- Netherlands: US$577k
- Pakistan: US$567k
- Taiwan: US$287k
- Tajikistan: US$234k
- Lithuania: US$207k
- Russia: US$168k
- South Korea: US$167k
- India: US$121k
- Canada: US$100k
- Ireland: US$90k
- Switzerland: US$87k
- Denmark: US$45k
- Bangladesh: US$41k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$32k
- Sweden: US$32k
- Colombia: US$29k
- Norway: US$25k
- Singapore: US$21k
- Austria: US$20k
- Poland: US$17k
- Tunisia: US$14k
- Nepal: US$13k
- Romania: US$12k
- Japan: US$11k
- Finland: US$9k
- Estonia: US$8k
- Nigeria: US$6k
- Indonesia: US$6k
- Mexico: US$5k
- Egypt: US$4k
- Uruguay: US$4k
- Chile: US$2k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$2k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$93kUS$93k+US$589k+US$5m+> US$19m
Imports: 95
- China: US$168m
- Italy: US$75m
- United Kingdom: US$19m
- South Africa: US$13m
- United States: US$12m
- Germany: US$9m
- France: US$9m
- Bolivia: US$6m
- India: US$5m
- Türkiye: US$5m
- Australia: US$4m
- South Korea: US$4m
- Tunisia: US$3m
- Egypt: US$2m
- Japan: US$2m
- Poland: US$2m
- Romania: US$1m
- Belgium: US$1m
- Portugal: US$927k
- Lithuania: US$843k
- Colombia: US$805k
- Chile: US$730k
- Spain: US$589k
- Czechia: US$537k
- Austria: US$488k
- Ireland: US$485k
- Ukraine: US$468k
- Mauritius: US$330k
- Netherlands: US$249k
- Switzerland: US$246k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$178k
- Tajikistan: US$176k
- Hungary: US$174k
- Estonia: US$171k
- Cambodia: US$168k
- Iran: US$163k
- Thailand: US$160k
- Indonesia: US$152k
- Saudi Arabia: US$151k
- Bulgaria: US$140k
- Taiwan: US$136k
- Argentina: US$128k
- Canada: US$112k
- Sweden: US$100k
- New Zealand: US$93k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$87k
- Kuwait: US$84k
- Norway: US$72k
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$62k
- Mongolia: US$54k
- Pakistan: US$53k
- Mexico: US$52k
- Luxembourg: US$49k
- Slovenia: US$41k
- Eswatini: US$31k
- Kazakhstan: US$30k
- Croatia: US$24k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$24k
- Uzbekistan: US$24k
- United Arab Emirates: US$21k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mongolia | US$213m | 60.9% |
| 2 |  China | US$43m | 12.2% |
| 3 | Peru | US$15m | 4.3% |
| 4 |  Italy | US$12m | 3.3% |
| 5 |  Belgium | US$10m | 2.8% |
| 6 |  Lesotho | US$8m | 2.4% |
| 7 |  Portugal | US$5m | 1.4% |
| 8 |  Germany | US$4m | 1.2% |
| 9 |  South Africa | US$4m | 1.1% |
| 10 | United Kingdom | US$3m | 1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$168m | 48% |
| 2 | Italy | US$75m | 21.4% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$19m | 5.5% |
| 4 | South Africa | US$13m | 3.6% |
| 5 | United States | US$12m | 3.3% |
| 6 | Germany | US$9m | 2.7% |
| 7 |  France | US$9m | 2.4% |
| 8 |  Bolivia | US$6m | 1.7% |
| 9 |  India | US$5m | 1.5% |
| 10 | Türkiye | US$5m | 1.4% |
The UK Global Tariff divides heading 5102 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 5102 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 5102 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 5102 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 0.4%. 2 of them are duty-free. 4 lines have a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of Canada divides heading 5102 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), heading 5102 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) divides heading 5102 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 7.2%.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 5102 covers 48 tariff lines and the duty is 7.2%.
The Customs Tariff of Peru divides heading 5102 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, heading 5102 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan divides heading 5102 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, heading 5102 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 5102 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), heading 5102 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway divides heading 5102 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, heading 5102 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) divides heading 5102 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 5102 goods worth US$351m (−33.7% year on year).
The largest exporter was Mongolia (US$213m), followed by China.
The biggest buyer was China, with imports of US$168m.
The United Kingdom ranked 10th among 74 exporters with US$3m.
The United Kingdom imported US$19m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed?
Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed fall under HS heading 5102, part of chapter 51, in section XI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5102 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5102 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed?
Mongolia, with US$213m in 2024 (60.9% of world exports).