Product classification
HS code for Needle felt: 5602.10
Felt, needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Classification of needle felt under HS 5602.10
Needle felt is classified under HS code 5602.10. This classification falls under Chapter 56, which deals with wadding, felt, and nonwovens, as well as special yarns and twine. Heading 5602 specifically covers felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. Subheading 5602.10 is designated for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. Needle felt is produced through a mechanical process where barbed needles punch through a web of fibers, interlocking them to create a dense, non-woven fabric. This distinguishes it from traditional felt produced through moisture, heat, and pressure (often called wet felt). The classification is determined by the manufacturing process described in the subheading text. According to the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, needleloom felt is characterized by the presence of needle marks or the fact that the fibers are interlocked by the needling process. This code applies regardless of the fiber type (synthetic or natural), provided the mechanical needling process is the primary method of formation. It also includes needleloom felt that has been subsequently impregnated or coated, provided it retains the character of felt. This material is widely used in automotive interiors, industrial filtration, and geotextiles.
- Covers
- Needle-punched industrial felt
- Stitch-bonded fiber fabrics
- Automotive needleloom carpeting
- Needle-felted underlay for flooring
- Needle-punched geotextile fabrics
- Also under 5602.10
- Freudenberg nonwovens (automotive felt)
- Trelleborg industrial felt
- Poly-Fil needle-punched felt
- craft felt by Kunin
Codes often confused with 5602.10
Common mistake. Needle felt is frequently misclassified under HS code 5603, which covers nonwovens. While needle felt is technically a nonwoven material, the specific heading for felt (5602) takes precedence if the material meets the definition of needleloom felt. It may also be confused with 5602.21 or 5602.29, which cover other types of felt not made by the needleloom process. If the needle felt is heavily coated with plastics such that the textile is no longer the essential character, it might move to Chapter 39.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560210 (the code used for needle felt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560210 (the code used for needle felt) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 560210, not only needle felt.
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 needle felt
Brazil classifies needle felt under NCM 5602.10.00: HS 5602.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about needle felt
What is the HS code for Needle felt?
The HS code for Needle felt is 560210 (Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated). The HS code for needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics is 5602.10.
How do I classify Needle felt for customs?
Needle felt is classified under HS code 560210 — Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include needle-punched carpets?
If the product is a finished floor covering, it may be classified under Chapter 57 (e.g., 5704.10), but the bulk material is generally 5602.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of needle felt (HS 560210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560210 (the code used for needle felt) 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 needle felt (HS 560210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560210 (the code used for needle felt) 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.
Is the HS code for Needle felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560210 for Needle 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 needle felt in Brazil?
In Brazil, needle felt (HS 560210) is classified under NCM 5602.10.00.