What types of products are classified under HS-6 560221?

HS-6 560221 covers unimpregnated felt made from wool or fine animal hair, including rolls, sheets, and pads used in crafts, upholstery, and insulation.

How can I tell if my felt is impregnated?

If your felt has a shiny surface or feels more rigid, it may be impregnated. Unimpregnated felt is soft and pliable without any coatings.

Can I use this code for synthetic felt?

No, HS-6 560221 is specifically for wool or fine animal hair felt. Synthetic felt would fall under a different classification.

What if my felt product contains a blend of materials?

If your felt contains synthetic fibers or other materials, you will need to classify it under the appropriate HS code that reflects its composition.

Is there a difference between HS-6 560221 and HS-6 560229?

Yes, HS-6 560221 is for unimpregnated felt, while HS-6 560229 includes felt that may be impregnated, coated, or laminated.

What are common uses for unimpregnated wool felt?

Unimpregnated wool felt is commonly used in crafts, insulation, upholstery, and decorative applications due to its softness and breathability.

How do I ensure compliance when importing felt?

Make sure to accurately classify your felt based on its material and treatment. Consult with a customs broker if you're unsure about the classification.

Can I export felt made from recycled materials?

Felt made from recycled materials may require a different classification. Check the composition to determine the correct HS code.

HS-6 560221: Felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated

Plain-language overview

Use HS-6 560221 when importing or exporting unimpregnated felt made from wool or fine animal hair. This type of felt is commonly used in crafts, insulation, and upholstery projects. For example, if you're shipping rolls of wool felt for a sewing project, this is the correct code.

This code specifically covers felt that is not treated with any coatings or laminations, distinguishing it from related codes like 560229, which includes felt that may be impregnated or coated. If your product has any additional treatments, you’ll need to consider those options.

Felt classified under this code is typically used in applications where softness and breathability are essential, such as in high-quality garments or decorative items. In contrast, 560221 is limited to unimpregnated felt, while 560230 deals with felt made from synthetic fibers.

When dealing with felt products, ensure that your shipment meets the criteria for this HS-6 line. If the felt is made from a blend of materials or has undergone any treatment, it may fall under different classifications.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.

unimpregnated wool felt · felt for crafts · fine animal hair felt · felt insulation · upholstery felt · non-coated felt · felt sheets · wool felt rolls · decorative felt · felt pads · craft felt · felt fabric · natural fiber felt · felt products

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Rolls of unimpregnated wool felt for crafting
Sheets of fine animal hair felt for upholstery
Felt pads for furniture protection made from wool
Uncoated felt used in high-end fashion garments
Artisan wool felt used in handmade toys
Insulation panels made from untreated wool felt
Decorative felt used in home decor projects
Wool felt sheets for educational purposes in schools