Felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated

HS v2022 Code: 560221

About felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated

HS code 560221 covers the production of felt made from wool or fine animal hair, excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fiber fabrics. This industry plays a crucial role in the textile and apparel sectors, providing a versatile material with a wide range of applications. Felt is valued for its durability, insulating properties, and ability to be molded into various shapes, making it an essential component in industries such as construction, automotive, and home furnishings.

Production process

The production of felt under HS code 560221 typically involves a process known as wet felting. This method involves matting and condensing wool or fine animal fibers through the application of heat, moisture, and mechanical agitation. The fibers interlock and bind together, creating a dense, cohesive fabric. Additional finishing processes, such as dyeing, pressing, or shaping, may be applied to the felt to achieve the desired characteristics and end-use applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of felt under HS code 560221 are wool or fine animal fibers, such as cashmere or alpaca. These raw materials are sourced from livestock farming and processing operations. Additionally, the production process requires access to water, heat sources, and specialized felting equipment, including rollers, agitators, and pressing machines.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 560221 is felt fabric, which can be used in a variety of applications. This felt may be further processed or incorporated into other products, such as 560122 Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, 420500 Other articles of leather or of composition leather, or 940430 Sleeping bags, among others.

Revisions to 560221

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 560221. The most recent 1 version of this code (560221) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 560221.

Family tree for felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated

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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/v2022/5602'>5602: Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/560221'>560221: Felt; of wool or fine animal hair (excluding needleloom felt or stitch-bonded fibre fabrics), not impregnated, coated, covered nor laminated</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/560210'>560210: Felt; needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/560229'>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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/560290'>560290: Felt; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated (excluding needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics)</a>"]

    

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