HS Code 5603Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
8 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 9 in Chapter 56 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5603 is the heading for nonwoven fabrics, which are sheets of fibre that are neither woven nor knitted. Use this page to pick the right subheading and to find who trades it.
No heading in Chapter 56 is cut finer than 5603. Its 8 six-digit codes, 560311 to 560394, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 3 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 5603
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 560311 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) |
| 560312 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) |
| 560313 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) |
| 560314 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) |
| 560391 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2) |
| 560392 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2) |
| 560393 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2) |
| 560394 | Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2) |
What HS code 5603 covers
Some traders write it as HSN code 5603. It is the same heading. It is used for fabrics made by bonding fibres together instead of weaving them.
The full legal wording is long, but the idea is simple. The nonwoven may be left plain. It may also be impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. All of these forms stay under the same heading.
What changes the code is the fibre and the weight of the fabric. The next section shows how.
The six-digit subheadings 560311 to 560394 at a glance
Two questions sort every nonwoven under this heading. Is it made of man-made filaments? And how much does one square metre weigh? Fibre gives two groups. Weight gives four bands inside each group.
- Man-made filaments: 560311 (not more than 25 g/m2), 560312 (over 25 up to 70 g/m2), 560313 (over 70 up to 150 g/m2), 560314 (over 150 g/m2).
- Not of man-made filaments: 560391 (not more than 25 g/m2), 560392 (over 25 up to 70 g/m2), 560393 (over 70 up to 150 g/m2), 560394 (over 150 g/m2).
How to choose the right 5603 subheading
Work through the choice in order. Each step cuts the list of options.
- Confirm the goods are a nonwoven and not a felt, a wadding or a cord.
- Check the fibre. If the fabric is made of man-made filaments, stay with 560311 to 560314. If not, stay with 560391 to 560394.
- Find the weight per square metre from the supplier's spec sheet or your own test.
- Match the weight to one of the four bands. The limits of 25, 70 and 150 g/m2 are written as 'not more than', so a fabric exactly on a limit goes in the lower band.
- If you are unsure, try the HS code classifier before you file.
Nonwovens vs felt, wadding and cordage
Several nearby headings sound alike, so buyers often mix them up. Felt has its own heading, 5602. Wadding of textile materials, flock, textile dust and mill neps are in 5601.
Both 5602 and 5603 use the words 'impregnated, coated, covered or laminated', but the first one is for felt only. Read the heading text of each and pick the one that names your product.
Find importers and exporters of HS 5603 nonwovens
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Nearby headings in Chapter 56
- 5601Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not…4 codes
- 5602Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated4 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 5603?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 8 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5603: common questions
What is the HS code for nonwovens?
Nonwovens fall under heading 5603. It is then split into six-digit codes by fibre type and by weight per square metre.
Under which chapter does HS/HSN code 5603 fall?
It sits in Chapter 56, in the textiles part of the Harmonized System. The chapter page lists all of its headings.
What is the difference between 560311 and 560391?
The fibre. The first code is for nonwovens of man-made filaments, while the second takes every other nonwoven. Both are in the lightest band, not more than 25 g/m2.
How does fabric weight affect the 5603 subheading?
Weight picks the last digit. There are four bands: not more than 25, over 25 up to 70, over 70 up to 150, and over 150 g/m2. The same four bands apply to both fibre groups.
Is felt classified under 5603?
No. Check the heading text of both before you file.
Who imports and exports HS 5603 nonwovens?
Search the heading on EximDataX to see the companies behind the shipments. The section above on finding importers and exporters explains where the records come from.
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