Product classification
HS code for Coated felt: 5602.90
Felt, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics).
Classification of coated felt under HS 5602.90
Coated felt is classified under HS code 5602.90. Chapter 56 of the Harmonized System covers wadding, felt, and nonwovens. Heading 5602 is dedicated to felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. Subheading 5602.90 is the residual category for "Other" felt products that do not fall under needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. This classification applies to felt made from wool or animal hair that has been treated with resins, plastics, or other substances to alter its physical properties, such as increasing water resistance or stiffness. For a product to remain in this category, the felt must provide the essential character of the article. If the coating or lamination is so thick that the product takes on the character of plastic or rubber (where the textile is merely a support), it may be excluded from Chapter 56.
- Covers
- Resin-impregnated wool felt
- Plastic-coated felt for industrial gaskets
- Bitumen-coated felt for technical applications
- Laminated felt sheets (non-needleloom)
- Felt treated with fire-retardant coatings
- Adhesive-backed felt in rolls
- Also under 5602.90
- 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. Coated felt is often misclassified under HS code 5602.10 if the underlying material is needleloom felt. It is also frequently confused with products in Chapter 39 (Plastics) or Chapter 40 (Rubber). According to Note 3 to Chapter 56, if the felt is completely embedded in plastic or coated on both sides such that the coating is visible to the naked eye, it should be classified in Chapter 39. Furthermore, if the felt is impregnated with asphalt or similar materials for roofing, it might be classified under heading 6807.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560290 (the code used for coated felt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560290 (the code used for coated felt) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 560290, not only coated felt.
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 coated felt
Brazil classifies coated felt under NCM 5602.90.00: HS 5602.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coated felt
What is the HS code for Coated felt?
The HS code for Coated felt is 560290 (Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics)). The HS code for coated, impregnated, or laminated felt (excluding needleloom or stitch-bonded) is 5602.90.
How do I classify Coated felt for customs?
Coated felt is classified under HS code 560290 — Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
When is coated felt not classified in Chapter 56?
If the coating or lamination can be seen with the naked eye (ignoring any change in color) and covers the entire surface, or if the felt is entirely embedded in plastic, it is generally classified as a plastic product in Chapter 39.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated felt (HS 560290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560290 (the code used for coated felt) 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 coated felt (HS 560290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560290 (the code used for coated felt) 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.
Is the HS code for Coated felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560290 for Coated felt is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for coated felt in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated felt (HS 560290) is classified under NCM 5602.90.00.