Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
HS v2017 Code: 5602
About felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
HS code 5602 covers a diverse range of felt products, which are non-woven fabrics made from matted, compressed, and sometimes chemically or thermally bonded fibers. Felt is a versatile material with a wide array of applications, from industrial and construction uses to fashion and home furnishings. As a key component in many supply chains, the felt industry plays an important role in the broader global economy.
Production process
The production of felt typically involves the mechanical and/or chemical bonding of fibers, such as wool, polyester, or a blend of materials. The process often begins with the carding of fibers to align them, followed by the application of heat, moisture, and pressure to mat the fibers together. Depending on the desired properties, the felt may then undergo additional treatments like impregnation, coating, or lamination.
Production inputs
The main inputs for the felt industry include a variety of natural and synthetic fibers, such as wool, polyester, nylon, and rayon. Specialized machinery, including carding machines, needling equipment, and calendering presses, are also essential for the production of felt. Chemicals used for impregnation, coating, or bonding may also be required, depending on the final product.
Production outputs
Felt products manufactured under HS code 5602 have a wide range of applications, including 6506 Headgear and parts thereof, 6812 Fabricated asbestos fibers; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate, 8708 Parts and accessories of motor vehicles, and 9404 Mattress supports; articles of bedding and similar furnishing. The versatility of felt allows it to be used in various industries, from construction and automotive to textiles and home furnishings.
Family tree for felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
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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/v2017/5602'>5602: Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
A --> C["<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 --> 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>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560210'>560210: Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560221'>560221: Felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560229'>560229: Felt; of textile materials other than wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560290'>560290: Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics)</a>"]
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