HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5602.10 – Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
HS code 5602.10 is the 6-digit subheading for felt, needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. It is used for needle-punched polyester felt, stitch-bonded polypropylene fabric, automotive interior felt, geotextile nonwoven fabric and craft felt sheets.
What HS 5602.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics, whether or not they have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. These are nonwoven textiles created by mechanically interlocking fibers (needle felting) or by stitching fiber webs together, offering distinct advantages over traditional woven or pressed felts. They are highly versatile, providing properties like insulation, sound absorption, filtration, and durability, making them essential in numerous industrial applications. Key players in this trade include specialized nonwoven manufacturers, automotive suppliers, construction material providers, and craft suppliers. Importers and exporters deal in these materials for automotive interiors, geotextiles, filtration media, acoustic panels, and various consumer products. The market is driven by demand for engineered textiles that offer specific performance characteristics and cost-effectiveness.
- Covers
- Needle-punched polyester felt
- Stitch-bonded polypropylene fabric
- Automotive interior felt
- Geotextile nonwoven fabric
- Craft felt sheets
- Acoustic insulation felt
- Examples
- Freudenberg nonwovens (automotive felt)
- Trelleborg industrial felt
- Poly-Fil needle-punched felt
- craft felt by Kunin
Codes often confused with 5602.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 560220 (other felt, not impregnated/coated) or 5603 (other nonwovens) if the specific manufacturing method (needleloom or stitch-bonded) is not identified, or if it's a different type of felt (e.g., pressed felt).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560210 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 8.3% 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 Germany $252M 25% of world exports
- 2 China $171M 17% of world exports
- 3 United States $101M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $77M 8.3% of world imports
- 2 United States $72M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $71M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $928M 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 5602.10
Brazil does not split HS 5602.10: its NCM code is 5602.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 56.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5602.10
What is HS code 560210?
HS code 560210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. This HS code specifically covers needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics, whether or not they have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. These are nonwoven textiles created by mechanically interlocking fibers (needle felting) or by stitching fiber webs together, offering distinct advantages over traditional woven or pressed felts. They are highly versatile, providing properties like insulation, sound absorption, filtration, and durability, making them essential in numerous industrial applications. Key players in this trade include specialized nonwoven manufacturers, automotive suppliers, construction material providers, and craft suppliers. Importers and exporters deal in these materials for automotive interiors, geotextiles, filtration media, acoustic panels, and various consumer products. The market is driven by demand for engineered textiles that offer specific performance characteristics and cost-effectiveness.
What products fall under HS code 560210?
Needle-punched polyester felt, stitch-bonded polypropylene fabric, automotive interior felt, geotextile nonwoven fabric, craft felt sheets, acoustic insulation felt
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560210?
Can be confused with 560220 (other felt, not impregnated/coated) or 5603 (other nonwovens) if the specific manufacturing method (needleloom or stitch-bonded) is not identified, or if it's a different type of felt (e.g., pressed felt).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560210 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($252M, 25% of world exports), China ($171M) and the United States ($101M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 560210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560210 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($77M, 8.3% of world imports), the United States ($72M) and Germany ($71M). World imports came to about $928M, 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 560210 structured?
HS code 560210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (56) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560210?
In Brazil, HS code 560210 is NCM 5602.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.