HS Code 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

Q: Is HS code 56 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 56 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 56 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 56?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 56.

What is HS Code 56

HS Code 56 covers Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XI (Textiles and textile articles). The two digits "56" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "56" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 56 Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 56

Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

HS Code 5601

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps

HS Code 5602

Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

HS Code 5603

Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

HS Code 5604

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

HS Code 5605

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

HS Code 5606

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

HS Code 5607

Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics

HS Code 5608

Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials

HS Code 5609

Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included

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What HS Codes for Wadding, Felt and Twine Do Not Cover

Chapter 56 covers wadding, felt, nonwovens, special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes, and cables. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Woven and knitted fabrics

Chapters 50–55, 60

Carpets and floor coverings

Chapter 57

Mineral wools (rock wool, slag wool)

Chapter 68

Wire ropes of metal

Chapter 73

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Wadding, Felt and Twine HS 56

HS Code 5601

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps

HS Code 5602

Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

HS Code 5603

Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

HS Code 5604

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

HS Code 5605

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

HS Code 5606

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

HS Code 5607

Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics

HS Code 5608

Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials

HS Code 5609

Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included

HS Code 560121

Wadding; other articles thereof, of cotton

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 56?

HS code 56 covers Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, one of the chapter 56 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 56 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 56 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 56?