Product classification

HS code for Synthetic wadding: 5601.22

Wadding, other articles thereof, of man-made fibres.

Classification of synthetic wadding under HS 5601.22

Synthetic wadding is classified under HS code 5601.22. This code is found in Section XI, Chapter 56, which covers wadding, felt, nonwovens, special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes, and cables. Heading 5601 specifically addresses wadding of textile materials and articles made from such wadding. Subheading 5601.22 is designated for wadding made of man-made fibers. Wadding consists of a mass of fibers that have been carded or air-laid but not spun into yarn or made into a traditional fabric. It is often used for padding, stuffing, or insulation in garments and upholstery. The classification is determined by the fiber type (man-made/synthetic) and the physical form of the material (wadding). This code also includes articles made of wadding, provided they are not covered more specifically by other headings in the nomenclature.

Covers
  • Polyester fiberfill wadding
  • Nylon wadding rolls
  • Synthetic padding for jackets
  • Absorbent synthetic wadding
  • Cigarette filters (if made of wadding)
Also under 5601.22
  • Thinsulate insulation (3M)
  • Primaloft synthetic down
  • Poly-Fil polyester fiberfill
  • IKEA polyester quilt batting

Codes often confused with 5601.22

Common mistake. Synthetic wadding is often confused with 5601.21, which is for cotton wadding, or 5601.29 for wadding of other materials. It may also be misclassified under 9404.90 if it has been further processed into a finished article like a quilt or pillow. Medical-grade wadding or gauze impregnated with pharmaceutical substances is classified under 3005.

5601.21Wadding; other articles thereof, of cotton5601.29Wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres9404.90Bedding and similar furnishing articles; n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows)30.05Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use

Top exporters and importers of HS 560122 (the code used for synthetic wadding), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560122 (the code used for synthetic wadding) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 5.3% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.1% of its imports here ($2.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 560122, not only synthetic wadding.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 South Korea $191M
  2. 2 China $156M
  3. 3 Lithuania $145M

World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Türkiye $74M
  2. 2 Indonesia $69M
  3. 3 Russia* ~$64M

Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.1% of its imports here ($2.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

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 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 codes for synthetic wadding

Brazil splits HS 5601.22 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about synthetic wadding

What is the HS code for Synthetic wadding?

The HS code for Synthetic wadding is 560122 (Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres). The HS code for wadding and articles thereof made of man-made fibers is 5601.22.

How do I classify Synthetic wadding for customs?

Synthetic wadding is classified under HS code 560122 — Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is polyester stuffing for pillows included here?

Yes, bulk polyester fiberfill or wadding used for stuffing is classified under 5601.22, but the finished pillow itself is under 9404.90.

Which countries are the top exporters of synthetic wadding (HS 560122)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560122 (the code used for synthetic wadding) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($191M, 13% of world exports), China ($156M) and Lithuania ($145M). 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 synthetic wadding (HS 560122)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 560122 (the code used for synthetic wadding) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($74M, 5.3% of world imports), Indonesia ($69M) and Russia (about $64M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 3.1% of its imports here ($2.1M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top importers.

Is the HS code for Synthetic wadding the same in all countries?

The base HS code 560122 for Synthetic wadding 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 wadding in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 560122 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for synthetic wadding depends on the product's details: 5601.22.11 (Aramid wadding), 5601.22.19 (Other man-made fibre wadding), 5601.22.91 (Man-made wadding cylinders for cigarette filters), 5601.22.99 (Other articles of man-made fibre wadding).