HS Code 5601Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
4 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 9 in Chapter 56 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5601 covers wadding of textile materials and articles made from it, plus flock, textile dust and mill neps. This page shows what sits under the heading and how to pick the right subheading.
Heading 5601 opens Chapter 56: it is the first of the chapter’s 9 headings, and goods answering to “Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps” divide across 4 six-digit codes, 560121 to 560130. The heading is number 1 of 9 in Chapter 56, Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, which runs to 30 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5601
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 560121 | Wadding; other articles thereof, of cotton |
| 560122 | Wadding; other articles thereof, of man-made fibres |
| 560129 | Wadding; other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres |
| 560130 | Wadding; textile flock and dust and mill neps |
What is HSN code 5601 and where does it sit?
Many traders say HSN, but the number comes from the Harmonized System. Flock means textile fibres that do not exceed 5 mm in length.
Customs tariff classification works like a path. It starts wide and gets narrower at each step. Section XI is textiles. Heading 5601 is one stop inside that chapter. The six-digit subheadings, such as 560121, are the final step you use on a customs form.
How to choose the right 5601 subheading
Two questions decide the code. First, is your product wadding or an article of wadding? If yes, the material decides the code. If your goods are loose flock, dust or neps, the form decides it instead. Here is what each subheading covers:
- 560121: wadding and other articles of cotton. Use it for cotton wadding.
- Use it for man-made fibre wadding.
- 560129: wadding and other articles of any material that is neither cotton nor man-made fibres.
- These goods are grouped by their form, not by their fibre.
5601 vs felt (5602) and nonwovens (5603)
Heading 5602 is felt. Heading 5603 is nonwovens. Both headings say the goods may be impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. Heading 5601 names wadding, flock, dust and mill neps instead. Read the wording of each heading and match it to your product.
Twine, cordage and ropes are a different group. They belong to heading 5607, not to wadding. If you are unsure about a product, run its description through the HS code classifier. Then check the result against the subheading text above.
HS code 5601 import and export data
Once you know the code, you can look at the trade behind it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. The buyer data and supplier data pages help you move from a code to the companies behind it.
Nearby headings in Chapter 56
- 5602Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated4 codes
- 5603Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated8 codes
- 5604Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn and strip and the like…2 codes
- 5605Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the…1 code
- 5606Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than…1 code
- 5607Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether…6 codes
- 5608Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made…3 codes
- 5609Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine…1 code
Who ships under 5601?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5601: common questions
What is HS code 5601?
It also covers textile flock, textile dust and mill neps.
Which chapter does HSN code 5601 fall under?
It falls under Chapter 56, which covers wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns, and twine, cordage and ropes.
What HS code covers textile flock and mill neps?
This code is based on the form of the goods, not the fibre.
Is HS code 5601 the same in different countries, and how do I confirm it?
The first six digits are shared across countries that use the Harmonized System. Many countries add extra digits for their own tariffs, so check the full national code before you file. The HS code classifier can help you confirm the six-digit part.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 5601 products?
Start on the import data and export data pages and search for 5601. You can then narrow the search to one of the subheadings, such as 560121 for cotton wadding.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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