Product classification
HS code for Textile 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 textile felt under HS 5602.29
Textile felt is classified under HS code 5602.29 when it is composed of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair and has not been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. The classification of felt is based on its unique construction method, which involves the interlocking of fibers through a combination of heat, moisture, and mechanical action (pressure), rather than weaving or knitting. Heading 5602 is divided based on the manufacturing technique and the material composition. Subheading 5602.29 specifically excludes needleloom felt (which is classified under 5602.10) and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. This classification adheres to GRI 1 and the Chapter 56 notes, which define felt as a nonwoven fabric consisting of a web of textile fibers. The distinction between 5602.29 and other subheadings is critical, as it identifies felt made from synthetic fibers like polyester or acrylic, or vegetable fibers like jute, provided they are not processed via needle-punching.
- Covers
- Polyester felt sheets (non-needleloom)
- Acrylic felt for industrial padding
- Jute felt for insulation
- Pressed felt made from synthetic staple fibers
- Non-woven felt mats for soundproofing
- 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. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 5602.10, which is reserved for needleloom felt. Many importers fail to distinguish between pressed felt and needle-punched felt. Additionally, if the felt is impregnated with rubber or plastics, it must be classified under Chapter 39 or 40, or heading 5903, depending on the nature of the coating. Felt made of wool or fine animal hair is also excluded from this code and should be classified under 5602.21.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560229 (the code used for textile felt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560229 (the code used for textile 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 textile 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 textile felt
Brazil classifies textile 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 textile felt
What is the HS code for Textile felt?
The HS code for Textile 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 textile felt made from materials other than wool (excluding needleloom) is 5602.29.
How do I classify Textile felt for customs?
Textile 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.
Does this code cover felt used for technical purposes?
If the felt is specifically reinforced or combined with other materials for technical use, it may be classified under heading 5911 instead of 5602.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile felt (HS 560229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560229 (the code used for textile 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 textile felt (HS 560229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560229 (the code used for textile 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 Textile felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560229 for Textile 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 textile felt in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile felt (HS 560229) is classified under NCM 5602.29.00.