HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5602.90 – Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics)
HS code 5602.90 is the 6-digit subheading for felt, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics). It is used for waterproof felt, flame-retardant felt, adhesive-backed felt, laminated felt and coated felt for automotive.
What HS 5602.90 covers
This HS code covers felt, regardless of its fiber composition (wool, synthetic, or blends), that has undergone further processing such as impregnation, coating, covering, or lamination. These treatments enhance the felt's properties, making it water-resistant, flame-retardant, more durable, or adhesive-backed, significantly expanding its range of applications. Importers are typically manufacturers in the automotive, construction, footwear, and specialized industrial sectors who require materials with enhanced performance characteristics. Exporters are often advanced textile processing nations with the technology to apply these specialized finishes. Key aspects for trade include the type of treatment applied, the base felt's composition, and the specific performance benefits offered. The "impregnated, coated, covered or laminated" clause is the defining characteristic, differentiating it from the untreated felts of 560221 and 560229, and indicating a higher value-added product.
- Covers
- Waterproof felt
- Flame-retardant felt
- Adhesive-backed felt
- Laminated felt
- Coated felt for automotive
- Impregnated industrial felt
- Sound-dampening felt with coating
- Felt with protective covering
- Examples
- Sika (automotive felt solutions)
- Freudenberg Performance Materials (technical felts)
- Tex Tech Industries (coated industrial felt)
- Foss Manufacturing (laminated felt)
- A. Blöchl (impregnated felt)
Codes often confused with 5602.90
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 560221 or 560229 if the treatment is not immediately obvious or declared, leading to incorrect duty rates. It's crucial to identify any post-production enhancements.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560290 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 14% 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 $75M 24% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $56M 18% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$37M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $317M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $50M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $18M 5.3% of world imports
- 3 Thailand $18M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $351M 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 code for 5602.90
Brazil does not split HS 5602.90: its NCM code is 5602.90.00.
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 5602.90
What is HS code 560290?
HS code 560290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics). This HS code covers felt, regardless of its fiber composition (wool, synthetic, or blends), that has undergone further processing such as impregnation, coating, covering, or lamination. These treatments enhance the felt's properties, making it water-resistant, flame-retardant, more durable, or adhesive-backed, significantly expanding its range of applications. Importers are typically manufacturers in the automotive, construction, footwear, and specialized industrial sectors who require materials with enhanced performance characteristics. Exporters are often advanced textile processing nations with the technology to apply these specialized finishes. Key aspects for trade include the type of treatment applied, the base felt's composition, and the specific performance benefits offered. The "impregnated, coated, covered or laminated" clause is the defining characteristic, differentiating it from the untreated felts of 560221 and 560229, and indicating a higher value-added product.
What products fall under HS code 560290?
Waterproof felt, Flame-retardant felt, Adhesive-backed felt, Laminated felt, Coated felt for automotive, Impregnated industrial felt, Sound-dampening felt with coating, Felt with protective covering
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560290?
This code is frequently confused with 560221 or 560229 if the treatment is not immediately obvious or declared, leading to incorrect duty rates. It's crucial to identify any post-production enhancements.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560290 in UN Comtrade data were China ($75M, 24% of world exports), Türkiye ($56M) and Vietnam (about $37M). World exports came to about $317M, 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 560290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560290 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($50M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($18M) and Thailand ($18M). World imports came to about $351M, 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 560290 structured?
HS code 560290 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560290?
In Brazil, HS code 560290 is NCM 5602.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.