Product classification
HS code for Laminated felt: 5602.90
Felt, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics).
Classification of laminated felt under HS 5602.90
Laminated felt is categorized under HS code 5602.90. This code covers felt that has been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with other materials, provided it is not needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. Felt is a non-woven textile characterized by the matting and pressing of fibers using heat, moisture, and pressure. When felt is combined with a plastic film or a coating to improve its durability, water resistance, or adhesive properties, it moves into this specific sub-heading. The classification ensures that processed felt products are distinguished from basic, untreated felt materials. This material is commonly used in industrial gaskets, automotive sound dampening, and specialized filtration systems where the density of felt is required alongside the protective properties of a laminate.
- Covers
- Wool felt laminated with a plastic moisture barrier
- Synthetic felt with a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing
- Coated felt used for industrial vibration damping
- Impregnated felt for heavy-duty filtration
- 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. Laminated felt is often misclassified under 5602.10 if it is needleloom felt, which has its own specific category. It can also be confused with 5903 if the user mistakes the felt for a woven fabric. If the plastic coating is so thick that the product is essentially a plastic sheet reinforced with felt, it may be classified under 3921.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560290 (the code used for laminated felt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560290 (the code used for laminated 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 laminated 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 laminated felt
Brazil classifies laminated 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 laminated felt
What is the HS code for Laminated felt?
The HS code for Laminated felt is 560290 (Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics)). The HS code for impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated felt (excluding needleloom) is 5602.90.
How do I classify Laminated felt for customs?
Laminated 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 adhesive-backed felt included here?
Yes, felt that has been laminated with an adhesive layer or a release liner is typically classified under 5602.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of laminated felt (HS 560290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560290 (the code used for laminated 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 laminated felt (HS 560290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560290 (the code used for laminated 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 Laminated felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560290 for Laminated 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 laminated felt in Brazil?
In Brazil, laminated felt (HS 560290) is classified under NCM 5602.90.00.