HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5601.22 – Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres
HS code 5601.22 is the 6-digit subheading for wadding, other articles thereof, of man-made fibres. It is used for polyester quilt batting, synthetic insulation for jackets, non-woven polyester wadding, acrylic stuffing for pillows and filtration media (synthetic wadding).
What HS 5601.22 covers
This category encompasses wadding and articles made from man-made fibres, such as polyester, rayon, or acrylic. Man-made fiber wadding is highly valued in global trade for its excellent thermal insulation, resilience, and often lower cost compared to natural alternatives. It finds extensive use in outerwear (jackets, sleeping bags), bedding (duvets, pillows), furniture upholstery, and various industrial applications like filtration and sound absorption. Importers and exporters include specialized textile mills, insulation manufacturers, and producers of apparel, home goods, and automotive components. The market is influenced by technological advancements in fiber engineering, leading to improved performance characteristics like warmth-to-weight ratio and moisture management. Trade often focuses on specific fiber types and constructions tailored for particular end-uses.
- Covers
- Polyester quilt batting
- Synthetic insulation for jackets
- Non-woven polyester wadding
- Acrylic stuffing for pillows
- Filtration media (synthetic wadding)
- Sound insulation wadding
- Examples
- Thinsulate insulation (3M)
- Primaloft synthetic down
- Poly-Fil polyester fiberfill
- IKEA polyester quilt batting
Codes often confused with 5601.22
Common mistake. Often confused with 560121 (wadding of cotton) due to similar appearance, or 5603 (nonwovens) if the wadding is specifically a nonwoven fabric.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560122, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560122 in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 5.3% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.1% of its imports here ($2.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $191M 13% of world exports
- 2 China $156M 11% of world exports
- 3 Lithuania $145M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $74M 5.3% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $69M 5.0% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$64M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.1% of its imports here ($2.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 5601.22 4
Brazil splits HS 5601.22 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5601.22.1 WaddingPastas (ouates) Group
- 5601.22.11 Aramid waddingDe aramidas
- 5601.22.19 Other man-made fibre waddingOutras
- 5601.22.9 Other articles of waddingOutros artigos de pastas ( ouates) Group
- 5601.22.91 Man-made wadding cylinders for cigarette filtersCilindros para filtros de cigarros
- 5601.22.99 Other articles of man-made fibre waddingOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 56.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5601.22
What is HS code 560122?
HS code 560122 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres. This category encompasses wadding and articles made from man-made fibres, such as polyester, rayon, or acrylic. Man-made fiber wadding is highly valued in global trade for its excellent thermal insulation, resilience, and often lower cost compared to natural alternatives. It finds extensive use in outerwear (jackets, sleeping bags), bedding (duvets, pillows), furniture upholstery, and various industrial applications like filtration and sound absorption. Importers and exporters include specialized textile mills, insulation manufacturers, and producers of apparel, home goods, and automotive components. The market is influenced by technological advancements in fiber engineering, leading to improved performance characteristics like warmth-to-weight ratio and moisture management. Trade often focuses on specific fiber types and constructions tailored for particular end-uses.
What products fall under HS code 560122?
Polyester quilt batting, synthetic insulation for jackets, non-woven polyester wadding, acrylic stuffing for pillows, filtration media (synthetic wadding), sound insulation wadding
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560122?
Often confused with 560121 (wadding of cotton) due to similar appearance, or 5603 (nonwovens) if the wadding is specifically a nonwoven fabric.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560122?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560122 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($191M, 13% of world exports), China ($156M) and Lithuania ($145M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 560122?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560122 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($74M, 5.3% of world imports), Indonesia ($69M) and Russia (about $64M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.1% of its imports here ($2.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.
How is HS code 560122 structured?
HS code 560122 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (56) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560122?
Brazil splits HS code 560122 into 4 NCM codes: 5601.22.11 (Aramid wadding), 5601.22.19 (Other man-made fibre wadding), 5601.22.91 (Man-made wadding cylinders for cigarette filters), 5601.22.99 (Other articles of man-made fibre wadding). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.