Product classification
HS code for Synthetic felt: 5602.29
Felt, of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Classification of synthetic felt under HS 5602.29
Synthetic felt is classified under HS code 5602.29, a designation within Chapter 56 which covers wadding, felt, and nonwovens. Felt is defined as a textile material produced by the interlocking of fibers through a combination of mechanical action, moisture, and heat. The classification 5602.29 is specifically for felt made of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair. It is a residual category for felt that is not 'needleloom' felt (which falls under 5602.10). To be classified here, the felt must not be impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with other materials like plastics or rubber in a way that changes its essential character. The fibers used are typically synthetic staple fibers like polyester or acrylic. This classification relies on GRI 1, as the heading 5602 specifically names felt, and GRI 6 for the selection of the subheading based on material composition and manufacturing method.
- Covers
- Pressed synthetic fiber felt sheets
- Polyester felt in the piece for industrial use
- Acrylic felt rolls for craft applications
- Non-needleloom synthetic felt padding
- Synthetic felt strips for insulation
- Also under 5602.29
- Foss Manufacturing (synthetic felt)
- S. Harris & Co. (polyester felt)
- National Nonwovens (industrial synthetic felt)
- Kunin Felt (craft felt)
- Tex Tech Industries (specialty non-wool felt)
Codes often confused with 5602.29
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with 5602.10, which covers needleloom felt. Needleloom felt is distinguished by the visible needle punctures used to entangle the fibers. Another common error is 5603, which covers nonwovens. While felt is technically a non-woven material, the HS nomenclature distinguishes 'felt' (5602) from 'other nonwovens' (5603) based on the traditional manufacturing process of felting versus modern bonding techniques. Additionally, if the felt is coated with plastic (e.g., for waterproofing), it may be moved to 3921 or 5903.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560229 (the code used for synthetic felt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560229 (the code used for synthetic felt) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 10% 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 560229, not only synthetic felt.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $77M 40% of world exports
- 2 United States $25M 13% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $25M 13% of world exports
World total: $192M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $23M 10% of world imports
- 2 Sweden $13M 5.7% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $10M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $220M 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 synthetic felt
Brazil classifies synthetic felt under NCM 5602.29.00: HS 5602.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about synthetic felt
What is the HS code for Synthetic felt?
The HS code for Synthetic felt is 560229 (Felt; of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated). The HS code for synthetic felt (not needleloom and not wool-based) is 5602.29.
How do I classify Synthetic felt for customs?
Synthetic felt is classified under HS code 560229 — Felt; of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is felt different from nonwovens in the HS system?
Felt (5602) is generally produced by the wet-milling or heat-pressing of fibers, whereas nonwovens (5603) are typically bonded through adhesives, thermal fusion, or hydro-entanglement, though the distinction can be technical and depends on the specific fiber orientation.
Which countries are the top exporters of synthetic felt (HS 560229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560229 (the code used for synthetic felt) in UN Comtrade data were China ($77M, 40% of world exports), the United States ($25M) and Türkiye ($25M). World exports came to about $192M, 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 synthetic felt (HS 560229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560229 (the code used for synthetic felt) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($23M, 10% of world imports), Sweden ($13M) and Czechia ($10M). World imports came to about $220M, 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 Synthetic felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560229 for Synthetic 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 synthetic felt in Brazil?
In Brazil, synthetic felt (HS 560229) is classified under NCM 5602.29.00.