HS Code for Wool felt
HS code 560221 is used for felt made of wool or fine animal hair that has not been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated. Felt is a non-woven textile produced by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers together. Unlike woven or knitted fabrics, felt does not have a yarn structure. Under Chapter 56, heading 5602 distinguishes between different types of felt based on their manufacturing process and material composition. Subheading 5602.21 specifically excludes "needleloom felt," which is classified under 5602.10. Needleloom felt is made by punching fibers into a base fabric using barbed needles. In contrast, the felt under 5602.21 is typically produced through the traditional wet-felting process, utilizing heat, moisture, and agitation to lock the wool scales together. This code is reserved for "other" felt that is not further processed with plastics, rubber, or other substances. If the wool felt were coated with a layer of polyurethane or impregnated with a fire-retardant chemical that changes the nature of the surface, it might move to Chapter 59. Wool felt is widely used in industrial applications for gaskets, vibration dampening, and insulation, as well as in the fashion industry for hats and accessories.
Products Included
- Pressed wool felt sheets
- Wool felt rolls for industrial insulation
- Fine animal hair felt for millinery (hat making)
- Non-needleloom wool felt for acoustic panels
Common Misclassification
The most frequent misclassification is 560210, which is specifically for needleloom felt. Another error is 560290, which is for felt made of other textile materials. If the felt is impregnated or coated, it should be classified under 560229 or Chapter 59 depending on the coating.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Wool felt?
The HS code for felt of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt), not impregnated or coated, is 560221.
Is needle-punched wool felt included here?
No, needle-punched or needleloom wool felt is classified under HS code 560210, regardless of the material used.
Industry
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Wool felt?
The HS code for Wool felt is 560221 (Felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated).
How do I classify Wool felt for customs?
Wool felt is classified under HS code 560221 — Felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Wool felt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560221 for Wool 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.