Cigarette filter Hs Code

Cigarette filter harmonized system code

Product Overview Cigarette filters classified under HS Code 560130 are defined as manufactured components designed to reduce the inhalation of tar, nicotine, and other particulate matter in cigarette smoke. These filters are typically cylindrical, measuring approximately 20-25 mm in length and 7-8 mm in diameter, composed primarily of cellulose acetate fibers processed through plasticizing, pleating, and compaction techniques to achieve consistent density and filtration efficiency. The product subcategories within HS Code 560130 include plain filters, flavored filters, and those integrated with activated carbon or other filtration additives to enhance smoke purification. Predominantly used in tobacco product manufacturing, these filters serve as essential components in cigarette assembly lines across retail and processing industries. Their value proposition lies in standardized quality control, ease of integration into automated production systems, and compliance with international health and safety regulations, positioning them competitively in global tobacco supply chains. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 560130 falls under Chapter 56: Wadding, Felt, and Nonwovens; Special Yarns; Twine, Cordage, Rope, and Cables and Articles Thereof. The hierarchical breakdown is as follows: Chapter 56 (Wadding and related products), Heading 5601 (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof), Subheading 560130 (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, in rolls or sheets, used specifically as cigarette filters). This classification is justified by the product’s composition and its specialized application in tobacco filtration. Standard trade practices dictate packaging in moisture-resistant, airtight cartons or sealed polyethylene bags to preserve filter integrity and prevent contamination during transit. Typical shipping units range from 10,000 to 50,000 filters per carton, with controlled humidity and temperature parameters to maintain product quality. Compliance with ISO 15592-1 standards for cigarette filters ensures adherence to international quality benchmarks. All documentation and labeling conform with WTO SPS and TBT agreements to facilitate smooth customs clearance and harmonized trade operations.

Cigarette filter Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Wadding, felt or nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with substances or preparations (for example, perfumes or cosmetics of Chapter 33, soaps or detergents of heading 34.01, polishes, creams or similar preparations of heading 34.05, fabric softeners of heading 38.09) where the textile material is present merely as a carrying medium; (b) Textile products of heading 58.11; (c) Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.05); (d) Agglomerated or reconstituted mica, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.14); (e) Metal foil on a backing of felt or nonwovens (generally Section XIV or XV); or (f) Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers) and napkin liners and similar articles of heading 96.19. 2.- The term “felt” includes needleloom felt and fabrics consisting of a web of textile fibres the cohesion of which has been enhanced by a stitch-bonding process using fibres from the web itself. 3.- Headings 56.02 and 56.03 cover respectively felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber whatever the nature of these materials (compact or cellular). Heading 56.03 also includes nonwovens in which plastics or rubber forms the bonding substance. Headings 56.02 and 56.03 do not, however, cover : (a) Felt impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber, containing 50 % or less by weight of textile material or felt completely embedded in plastics or rubber (Chapter 39 or 40); (b) Nonwovens, either completely embedded in plastics or rubber, or entirely coated or covered on both sides with such materials, provided that such coating or covering can be seen with the naked eye with no account being taken of any resulting change of colour (Chapter 39 or 40); or (c) Plates, sheets or strip of cellular plastics or cellular rubber combined with felt or nonwovens, where the textile material is present merely for reinforcing purposes (Chapter 39 or 40). 4.- Heading 56.04 does not cover textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, in which the impregnation, coating or covering cannot be seen with the naked eye (usually Chapters 50 to 55); for the purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of colour.