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

HS v2017 Code: 5603

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
56	03	n/a

Code	5603
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	56

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

This Code: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

Child Codes: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2); Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2); Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2); Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2); Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2); Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2); Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2); Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps; Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; 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; 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; 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

About nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

HS code 5603 covers a diverse range of nonwoven fabrics, which are materials made from fibers or filaments that are not woven or knitted. These materials are widely used across various industries, including textiles, construction, automotive, and healthcare. Nonwovens offer unique properties such as high strength, durability, and versatility, making them an essential component in many products and applications.

Production process

The production of nonwoven fabrics typically involves three main processes: web formation, web bonding, and finishing. Web formation involves the arrangement of fibers or filaments into a continuous web or mat. This can be done through various methods, such as air-laying, spunbonding, or meltblowing. Web bonding then stabilizes the web structure, using techniques like thermal bonding, chemical bonding, or mechanical entanglement. Finally, finishing processes may be applied to impart specific properties, such as coating, lamination, or surface treatment.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the nonwoven industry include a wide range of raw materials, such as natural fibers (e.g., cotton, wool, or cellulose), synthetic fibers (e.g., polyester, nylon, or polypropylene), and specialty fibers (e.g., glass, carbon, or aramid). Additionally, the industry relies on various machinery and equipment, including web formation systems, bonding equipment, and finishing lines. Chemicals, such as binders, coatings, and additives, are also important inputs for enhancing the performance and functionality of nonwoven fabrics.

Production outputs

Nonwoven fabrics produced under HS code 5603 have a diverse range of applications and end-uses. They are commonly used in 5601 Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, 5602 Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, and 5604 Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. Nonwovens are also widely used in 4015 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts), for all purposes, of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber), 4016 Other articles of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, and 6812 (Fabricated asbestos fibers; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (for example, thread, woven fabric, clothing, headgear, footwear, gaskets), whether or not reinforced, other than goods of heading 6811 or 6813).

Family tree for nonwovens; 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/v2017/5603'>5603: Nonwovens; 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/v2017/5602'>5602: Felt; 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/v2017/560311'>560311: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560312'>560312: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560313'>560313: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560314'>560314: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560391'>560391: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560392'>560392: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560393'>560393: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 70g/m2 but not more than 150g/m2)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/560394'>560394: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2)</a>"]


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