Product classification
HS code for Impregnated felt: 5602.90
Felt, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics).
Classification of impregnated felt under HS 5602.90
Impregnated felt is classified under HS code 560290 based on its material composition and the manufacturing process it undergoes. Chapter 56 of the Harmonized System covers wadding, felt, and nonwovens. Heading 5602 specifically addresses felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. Subheading 560290 is a residual category for felt that has been treated but does not meet the specific criteria for needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. The classification depends on the fact that the textile fibers are held together by the felting process rather than weaving or knitting, and the subsequent impregnation (with substances like bitumen, wax, or chemical binders) does not change the fundamental character of the product as felt. If the impregnation results in a product where the textile is merely a support for a thick layer of plastic or rubber (usually exceeding 50% by weight), the classification might shift to Chapter 39 or 40, but standard impregnated felts used for insulation, roofing, or industrial gaskets remain in 560290. The essential character is derived from the nonwoven, felted textile base.
- Covers
- Bitumen-impregnated felt for roofing underlays
- Resin-impregnated felt for industrial gaskets
- Waxed felt for moisture barriers
- Chemical-resistant impregnated felt
- Laminated felt sheets (non-needleloom)
- Coated felt for sound insulation
- 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. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 560210, which is reserved specifically for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. Impregnated felt that is not produced via the needleloom process must be moved to 560290. Another frequent error involves HS code 5903, which covers textile fabrics impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics. However, Chapter 59 generally applies to woven fabrics; felt products are specifically directed to Chapter 56. Furthermore, if the felt is heavily impregnated with asphalt or similar materials for roofing, it might be confused with HS code 6807, which covers articles of asphalt or similar material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560290 (the code used for impregnated felt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560290 (the code used for impregnated 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 impregnated 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 impregnated felt
Brazil classifies impregnated 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 impregnated felt
What is the HS code for Impregnated felt?
The HS code for Impregnated felt is 560290 (Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics)). The HS code for impregnated, coated, or covered felt (excluding needleloom) is 560290.
How do I classify Impregnated felt for customs?
Impregnated 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.
Is roofing felt classified under this code?
Roofing felt that is primarily a felt base impregnated with bitumen is typically classified here, though finished roofing shingles may fall under Chapter 68.
Which countries are the top exporters of impregnated felt (HS 560290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560290 (the code used for impregnated 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 impregnated felt (HS 560290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560290 (the code used for impregnated 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 Impregnated felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560290 for Impregnated 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 impregnated felt in Brazil?
In Brazil, impregnated felt (HS 560290) is classified under NCM 5602.90.00.