HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5601.30 – Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps
HS code 5601.30 is the 6-digit subheading for wadding, textile flock and dust and mill neps. It is used for viscose flock for textiles, nylon flock for automotive, cotton dust for fillers, polyester mill neps and rayon flock for wallpaper.
What HS 5601.30 covers
This category includes textile flock, dust, and mill neps, which are typically short fibers or waste materials generated during textile processing. Flock consists of very short, cut fibers used for surface coating (flocking), creating a velvety or suede-like texture on textiles, paper, plastics, or even automotive interiors. Textile dust and mill neps, while often considered waste, can be repurposed for low-grade wadding, insulation, or as fillers in various composite materials. Importers and exporters include specialized flock manufacturers, recycling companies, and industries utilizing these materials for soundproofing, decorative finishes, or as raw material for nonwoven applications. The trade is driven by the demand for cost-effective fillers, unique surface finishes, and sustainable waste utilization practices within the broader manufacturing sector.
- Covers
- Viscose flock for textiles
- Nylon flock for automotive
- Cotton dust for fillers
- Polyester mill neps
- Rayon flock for wallpaper
- Recycled fiber dust
- Examples
- Suede-like flocked fabric (automotive)
- flocked wallpaper
- recycled textile fiber insulation
- acoustic panels using textile waste
Codes often confused with 5601.30
Common mistake. Distinct from longer fiber wadding (56012x) as these are very short fibers or waste. Can be confused with 5903 (textile fabrics impregnated/coated) if the flock is already applied to a base fabric.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560130, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560130 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 16% 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 Netherlands $90M 20% of world exports
- 2 Japan $68M 16% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $66M 15% of world exports
World total: $440M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $68M 16% of world imports
- 2 China $49M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $43M 10% of world imports
World total: $423M 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 codes for 5601.30 2
Brazil splits HS 5601.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5601.30.10 Aramid textile flock, dust and mill nepsDe aramidas
- 5601.30.90 Other textile flock, dust and mill nepsOutros
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 5601.30
What is HS code 560130?
HS code 560130 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps. This category includes textile flock, dust, and mill neps, which are typically short fibers or waste materials generated during textile processing. Flock consists of very short, cut fibers used for surface coating (flocking), creating a velvety or suede-like texture on textiles, paper, plastics, or even automotive interiors. Textile dust and mill neps, while often considered waste, can be repurposed for low-grade wadding, insulation, or as fillers in various composite materials. Importers and exporters include specialized flock manufacturers, recycling companies, and industries utilizing these materials for soundproofing, decorative finishes, or as raw material for nonwoven applications. The trade is driven by the demand for cost-effective fillers, unique surface finishes, and sustainable waste utilization practices within the broader manufacturing sector.
What products fall under HS code 560130?
Viscose flock for textiles, nylon flock for automotive, cotton dust for fillers, polyester mill neps, rayon flock for wallpaper, recycled fiber dust
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560130?
Distinct from longer fiber wadding (56012x) as these are very short fibers or waste. Can be confused with 5903 (textile fabrics impregnated/coated) if the flock is already applied to a base fabric.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560130?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560130 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($90M, 20% of world exports), Japan ($68M) and Thailand ($66M). World exports came to about $440M, 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 560130?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560130 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($68M, 16% of world imports), China ($49M) and the United States ($43M). World imports came to about $423M, 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 560130 structured?
HS code 560130 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560130?
Brazil splits HS code 560130 into 2 NCM codes: 5601.30.10 (Aramid textile flock, dust and mill neps), 5601.30.90 (Other textile flock, dust and mill neps). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.