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

HS v2017 Code: 56

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
56	n/a	n/a

Code	56
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

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

Child Codes: 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; Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; 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; Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included; Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps; Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials; 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; Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics; Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

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

HS code 56 covers a diverse range of products that are essential for various industries, from textiles and construction to packaging and transportation. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing materials and components that are integral to the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of goods. The products under this code are used in a variety of applications, making it an important sector that contributes to the overall economic development and growth.

Production process

The production of the items covered by HS code 56 involves several key techniques. Wadding, felt, and nonwovens are typically manufactured through processes such as carding, needling, and thermal or chemical bonding. Special yarns are produced using specialized spinning and twisting methods, while twine, cordage, ropes, and cables are made by braiding, twisting, or plaiting various fibers and filaments.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industries under HS code 56 include natural and synthetic fibers, such as cotton, wool, polyester, and nylon. Additionally, these industries rely on specialized machinery and equipment for the various production processes, as well as chemical additives and binders to enhance the properties of the final products.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industries covered by HS code 56 are diverse and find applications in a wide range of sectors. The wadding, felt, and nonwoven materials are used in industries like 94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings, 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, and 87 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof. The special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes, and cables are utilized in 94 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings, 42 (Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)), and 16 Preparations of meat, of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.

Family tree for wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/56'>56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5601'>5601: Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5602'>5602: Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5603'>5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5604'>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</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5605'>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</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5606'>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</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5607'>5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5608'>5608: Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5609'>5609: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included</a>"]


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