Product classification
HS code for Textile dust: 5601.30
Wadding, textile flock and dust and mill neps.
Classification of textile dust under HS 5601.30
Textile dust is classified under HS code 5601.30, which falls within Chapter 56 covering wadding, felt, and nonwovens. This classification is determined by the physical state and the processing level of the textile material. Under the Harmonized System, textile dust consists of extremely short fibers, often resulting from the shearing or grinding of fabrics or yarns. It is distinct from textile waste or rags because of its microscopic or near-microscopic fiber length. The classification under 5601.30 is specific to textile flock, dust, and mill neps. These materials are often used in industrial applications such as the manufacture of suede-effect fabrics, wallpaper, or as fillers in various chemical compositions. The classification follows GRI 1, as the heading explicitly names "textile flock and dust" as a constituent part of the category. It is essential to distinguish these from longer fibers that might be used for spinning, as the utility of dust is primarily decorative or structural rather than for yarn production.
- Covers
- Cotton textile dust
- Synthetic fiber flock
- Mill neps (small knots of tangled fibers)
- Polyamide flock for electrostatic flocking
- Rayon dust for industrial coating
- Also under 5601.30
- Suede-like flocked fabric (automotive)
- flocked wallpaper
- recycled textile fiber insulation
- acoustic panels using textile waste
Codes often confused with 5601.30
Common mistake. Textile dust is often confused with textile waste classified under headings such as 5202 (cotton waste) or 5505 (synthetic fiber waste). The primary difference lies in the fiber length; waste typically consists of longer fibers or yarn scraps suitable for recycling into new yarns, whereas 5601.30 is reserved for the fine particulate matter. Another common error is classifying it under 6310 as used rags, which is incorrect as dust is a processed byproduct rather than a discarded finished article.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560130 (the code used for textile dust), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560130 (the code used for textile dust) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 16% 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 560130, not only textile dust.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $90M 20% of world exports
- 2 Japan $68M 16% of world exports
- 3 Thailand $66M 15% of world exports
World total: $440M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $68M 16% of world imports
- 2 China $49M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $43M 10% of world imports
World total: $423M 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 codes for textile dust
Brazil splits HS 5601.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5601.30.10Aramid textile flock, dust and mill neps
- 5601.30.90Other textile flock, dust and mill neps
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile dust
What is the HS code for Textile dust?
The HS code for Textile dust is 560130 (Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps). The HS code for textile dust, flock, and mill neps is 5601.30.
How do I classify Textile dust for customs?
Textile dust is classified under HS code 560130 — Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What are mill neps in this classification?
Mill neps are small, tangled knots of fibers that are produced during the ginning or carding process and are classified alongside textile dust due to their similar industrial applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile dust (HS 560130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560130 (the code used for textile dust) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($90M, 20% of world exports), Japan ($68M) and Thailand ($66M). World exports came to about $440M, 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 textile dust (HS 560130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560130 (the code used for textile dust) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($68M, 16% of world imports), China ($49M) and the United States ($43M). World imports came to about $423M, 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 Textile dust the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560130 for Textile dust 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 textile dust in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 560130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for textile dust depends on the product's details: 5601.30.10 (Aramid textile flock, dust and mill neps), 5601.30.90 (Other textile flock, dust and mill neps).