HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5601.29 – Wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres
HS code 5601.29 is the 6-digit subheading for wadding, other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres. It is used for wool quilt batting, silk wadding for duvets, hemp fiber insulation, kapok stuffing and bamboo fiber wadding.
What HS 5601.29 covers
This HS code covers wadding and articles made from fibers other than cotton or man-made, such as wool, silk, flax, hemp, or kapok. This niche but significant category caters to specialized markets seeking unique properties like superior warmth (wool), luxurious softness (silk), natural breathability (flax), or sustainable attributes (hemp, kapok). Trade involves suppliers of these specific natural fibers, specialized textile manufacturers, and brands focusing on luxury, organic, or eco-friendly products. Importers are often high-end bedding manufacturers, apparel brands, or companies producing natural insulation materials. Exporters are typically regions known for cultivating or processing these particular natural fibers. The market is driven by consumer demand for premium, sustainable, and performance-oriented natural alternatives, with emphasis on ethical sourcing and environmental certifications.
- Covers
- Wool quilt batting
- Silk wadding for duvets
- Hemp fiber insulation
- Kapok stuffing
- Bamboo fiber wadding
- Recycled denim wadding
- Examples
- Holy Lamb Organics wool batting
- Mulberry silk floss
- Patagonia recycled fiber insulation
- Coyuchi organic kapok pillow fill
Codes often confused with 5601.29
Common mistake. Can be confused with 560121 (cotton wadding) or 560122 (man-made wadding) if the specific fiber composition is not accurately determined, or with other natural fiber products like 5105 (wool carded/combed).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560129, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560129 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $7.1M 17% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $6.9M 16% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $5.0M 12% of world exports
World total: $43M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Myanmar $15M 20% of world imports
- 2 Poland $7.5M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Singapore $3.9M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $78M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 code for 5601.29
Brazil does not split HS 5601.29: its NCM code is 5601.29.00.
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 5601.29
What is HS code 560129?
HS code 560129 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres. This HS code covers wadding and articles made from fibers other than cotton or man-made, such as wool, silk, flax, hemp, or kapok. This niche but significant category caters to specialized markets seeking unique properties like superior warmth (wool), luxurious softness (silk), natural breathability (flax), or sustainable attributes (hemp, kapok). Trade involves suppliers of these specific natural fibers, specialized textile manufacturers, and brands focusing on luxury, organic, or eco-friendly products. Importers are often high-end bedding manufacturers, apparel brands, or companies producing natural insulation materials. Exporters are typically regions known for cultivating or processing these particular natural fibers. The market is driven by consumer demand for premium, sustainable, and performance-oriented natural alternatives, with emphasis on ethical sourcing and environmental certifications.
What products fall under HS code 560129?
Wool quilt batting, silk wadding for duvets, hemp fiber insulation, kapok stuffing, bamboo fiber wadding, recycled denim wadding
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560129?
Can be confused with 560121 (cotton wadding) or 560122 (man-made wadding) if the specific fiber composition is not accurately determined, or with other natural fiber products like 5105 (wool carded/combed).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560129?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560129 in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.1M, 17% of world exports), South Africa ($6.9M) and Singapore ($5.0M). World exports came to about $43M, 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 560129?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560129 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($15M, 20% of world imports), Poland ($7.5M) and Singapore ($3.9M). World imports came to about $78M, 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.
How is HS code 560129 structured?
HS code 560129 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560129?
In Brazil, HS code 560129 is NCM 5601.29.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.