HS Chapter 56 — Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes
HS chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes) covers 29 product categories in U.S. import records, with 140,913 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics, and Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof.
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Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5603 | Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated | 8 | 61,625 |
| 5607 | Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics | 6 | 23,692 |
| 5601 | Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof | 3 | 16,356 |
| 5604 | Rubber thread and cord, textile covered | 2 | 15,098 |
| 5608 | Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope | 3 | 11,292 |
| 5602 | Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated | 4 | 6,675 |
| 5606 | HS 5606 | 1 | 2,715 |
| 5609 | HS 5609 | 1 | 1,999 |
| 5605 | HS 5605 | 1 | 1,461 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 56
What is HS chapter 56?
Chapter 56 of the Harmonized System covers wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes. In U.S. import records it spans 9 four-digit headings and 29 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 56?
ImportDoor has 140,913 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 56, updated monthly.
Which HS 56 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 5603 (Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated) leads with 61,625 shipments, followed by HS 5607 (Twine, cordage, ropes and cables) and HS 5601 (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof).