Product classification
HS code for Textile flock: 5601.30
Wadding, textile flock and dust and mill neps.
Classification of textile flock under HS 5601.30
Textile flock is classified under HS code 5601.30, which falls under Chapter 56 covering wadding, felt, nonwovens, special yarns, and related articles. Heading 5601 specifically addresses wadding of textile materials and articles thereof, as well as textile fibers not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust, and mill neps. Flock consists of very short textile fibers produced by cutting or grinding textile filaments or waste. It is primarily used for flocking (applying fibers to a surface for a suede-like finish) or as a filler. The classification is based on the fiber length; if the fibers exceed 5 mm, they are generally classified as staple fibers in Chapters 50 through 55 rather than as flock in Chapter 56.
- Covers
- Nylon flock for upholstery coating
- Cotton textile dust
- Rayon mill neps
- Polyester flock for decorative applications
- Short-cut synthetic fibers under 5mm
- Textile waste ground into powder
- 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 flock is frequently misclassified under 5505 (waste of man-made fibers) or 5202 (cotton waste). However, if the waste has been processed into fibers shorter than 5 mm, it must be moved to 5601.30. It is also sometimes confused with 5601.21 through 5601.29, which cover wadding in the form of rolls, sheets, or strips rather than loose flock or dust.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560130 (the code used for textile flock), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560130 (the code used for textile flock) 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 flock.
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 flock
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 flock
What is the HS code for Textile flock?
The HS code for Textile flock is 560130 (Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps). The HS code for textile flock, textile dust, and mill neps is 5601.30.
How do I classify Textile flock for customs?
Textile flock is classified under HS code 560130 — Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the maximum fiber length for classification as flock?
To be classified as textile flock under HS code 5601.30, the textile fibers must not exceed 5 mm in length.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile flock (HS 560130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560130 (the code used for textile flock) 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 flock (HS 560130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560130 (the code used for textile flock) 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 flock the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560130 for Textile flock 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 flock in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 560130 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for textile flock 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).