Section XI · Textiles & Apparel · Chapter 56
Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof
About chapter 56
Chapter 56 covers wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof: industrial and technical textiles rather than apparel fabric.
Classification tip: Rope and cordage subheadings split by material (natural fibre, synthetic, steel-reinforced) and by diameter/breaking strength, which matters for marine and industrial cordage shipments in particular.
30 six-digit codes
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
4 codes5601.21Wadding; other articles thereof, of cotton5601.22Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres5601.29Wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres5601.30Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps
Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
4 codes5602.10Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated5602.21Felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated5602.29Felt; of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated5602.90Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics)
Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
8 codes5603.11Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)5603.12Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)5603.13Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2)5603.14Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)5603.91Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)5603.92Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)5603.93Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2)5603.94Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)
Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404, 5405; impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
2 codes5604.10Rubber thread and cord; textile covered5604.90Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604
Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
1 code5605.00Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading no. 5606 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
1 code5606.00Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
6 codes5607.21Twine; binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave5607.29Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed5607.41Twine; binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene5607.49Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed5607.50Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics5607.90Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics
Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials
3 codes5608.11Twine, cordage or rope; fishing nets, made up, of man made textile materials5608.19Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials5608.90Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, of other than man-made textiles
Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included
1 code5609.00Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included
More chapters in section XI: Textiles & Apparel
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 5601-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 56 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 56 cover?
Chapter 56 of the Harmonized System covers: wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof. It belongs to section XI (Textiles & Apparel) and contains 9 four-digit headings, 5601–5609.
How many HS codes are in chapter 56?
Chapter 56 contains 9 four-digit headings and 30 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 5601 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 56?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.