Felt|HS Code

Felt harmonized system code

Product Overview Felt, classified under HS Code 5602, is a non-woven fabric primarily made by condensing and pressing fibers together. It is characterized by its high density, thermal insulation, and sound absorption properties. This fabric comes in various thicknesses, densities, and fiber compositions, including wool, synthetic, and blended fibers, each possessing unique attributes. HS Code 5602 encompasses a wide range of felt categories, including needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. They are widely utilized across several industries such as automotive for sound insulation, in musical instruments for damping, in home construction for insulation purposes, and in the crafting sector for various applications. The value proposition of felt lies in its versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness, offering a competitive edge over alternatives in the market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code for felt is 5602, with the hierarchical breakdown as follows: Chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof), Heading 02 (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated). Felt's classification under this specific code is due to its manufacturing process, which doesn't involve weaving or knitting, but rather pressing and matting fibers together. Trade considerations for felt include packaging in rolls or sheets, depending on the product's thickness and intended use. The preservation methods primarily involve keeping the product away from moisture and excessive heat. Shipping requirements include maintaining a stable environment to prevent damage due to changes in temperature or humidity. Felt under HS Code 5602 must adhere to the international quality standards set by WTO and customs, ensuring consistent density, thickness, and fiber composition. This product description is designed to aid customs classification, trade documentation requirements, and to provide trade professionals with a comprehensive understanding of felt under HS Code 5602.

Felt 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.