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

HS v2022 Code: 56

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

Code	56
Version	HS v2022
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; Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials; Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps; 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; Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included; 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

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, including textiles, construction, and packaging. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing materials and components that are used in a wide array of applications. From the production of high-quality fabrics to the manufacture of durable ropes and cables, the industries represented by HS code 56 contribute significantly to the overall economic landscape.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the processing of natural and synthetic fibers into a variety of textile-based products. This includes the production of wadding, felt, and nonwoven materials, as well as the creation of specialized yarns, twine, cordage, ropes, and cables. These processes often involve techniques such as carding, spinning, weaving, and knitting, as well as the use of advanced technologies like needle-punching and thermal bonding.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 56 include a range of natural and synthetic fibers, such as cotton, wool, polyester, and nylon. Additionally, these industries rely on various chemicals, dyes, and finishing agents to enhance the properties and performance of their products. Specialized machinery, such as textile processing equipment and cable-making machines, are also essential for the production of these goods.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industries represented by HS code 56 include a wide variety of textile-based products, such as 5601 Wadding, felt and nonwovens, 5602 Felt, 5603 Nonwovens, 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, 5605 Metallized yarn, 5606 (Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn), 5607 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, and 5608 Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made-up fishing nets and other made-up nets, of textile materials. These products are widely used in various industries, such as textiles, construction, packaging, and transportation.

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/v2022/56'>56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5601'>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/v2022/5602'>5602: Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5603'>5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5604'>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/v2022/5605'>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/v2022/5606'>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/v2022/5607'>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/v2022/5608'>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/v2022/5609'>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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