Product classification
HS code for Sandpaper (cloth-backed): 6805.10
Abrasive powder or grain, natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up.
Classification of sandpaper (cloth-backed) under HS 6805.10
HS code 6805.10 is designated for abrasive materials where the grains are bonded to a base of woven textile fabric. This classification is distinct from paper-backed abrasives because the textile substrate provides significantly higher tensile strength and flexibility, making it suitable for industrial applications, machine sanding, and contour work. The textile base may consist of cotton, polyester, or blended fibers, and the abrasive grains are typically bonded with high-strength resins. Under the Harmonized System, the primary factor for classification within heading 6805 is the material of the support. If the abrasive is applied to a woven fabric, it must be classified under 6805.10. This applies to products in rolls, belts, or sheets. Even if the fabric is reinforced or treated with fillers to provide stiffness, as long as the base is a woven textile, this code remains applicable. This classification is vital for heavy-duty industrial tools where the durability of the backing is a functional requirement of the product.
- Covers
- Emery cloth rolls
- Aluminum oxide cloth sanding belts
- Flexible abrasive strips with fabric backing
- Zirconia alumina cloth discs
- Resin-bonded cloth abrasive sheets
- Also under 6805.10
- 3M Cubitron II abrasive belts
- Norton Abrasives cloth sanding discs
- Klingspor abrasive rolls
- Mirka Abranet Ace HD mesh abrasives
Codes often confused with 6805.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 6805.20, which is reserved for paper-backed abrasives. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly use 5911.90 for technical textiles, but because the product's primary character is an abrasive, it must stay within heading 6805.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680510 (the code used for sandpaper (cloth-backed)), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680510 (the code used for sandpaper (cloth-backed)) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 680510, not only sandpaper (cloth-backed).
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $396M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $250M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $139M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $186M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $145M 11% of world imports
- 3 Poland $74M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 sandpaper (cloth-backed)
Brazil classifies sandpaper (cloth-backed) under NCM 6805.10.00: HS 6805.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sandpaper (cloth-backed)
What is the HS code for Sandpaper (cloth-backed)?
The HS code for Sandpaper (cloth-backed) is 680510 (Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up).
How do I classify Sandpaper (cloth-backed) for customs?
Sandpaper (cloth-backed) is classified under HS code 680510 — Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for cloth-backed sandpaper?
The HS code for abrasives on a woven textile base is 6805.10.
Can sanding belts be classified here?
Yes, if the sanding belt is made of abrasive grain on a woven textile base, it is classified under 6805.10 regardless of its shape.
Which countries are the top exporters of sandpaper (cloth-backed) (HS 680510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680510 (the code used for sandpaper (cloth-backed)) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($396M, 28% of world exports), China ($250M) and the United States ($139M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 sandpaper (cloth-backed) (HS 680510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680510 (the code used for sandpaper (cloth-backed)) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($186M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($145M) and Poland ($74M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Sandpaper (cloth-backed) the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680510 for Sandpaper (cloth-backed) 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 sandpaper (cloth-backed) in Brazil?
In Brazil, sandpaper (cloth-backed) (HS 680510) is classified under NCM 6805.10.00.