Heading 5601

HTS code 5601Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps

Chapter
56Felt, nonwovens and cordage
Tariff lines
9
General duty
General duty rates from 3.6% to 6.3%, with 1 duty-free line

Tariff lines under heading 5601

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
5601.21.0010Wadding, in the piece (223) (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Of cotton)3.6%kg
5601.21.0090Other (369) (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Of cotton)3.6%kg
5601.22.0010Wadding, in the piece (223) (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Of man-made fibers)6.3%kg
5601.22.0050Flocked swabs, other than articles of heading 3926 (669) (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Of man-made fibers)6.3%kg
5601.22.0091Other (669) (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Of man-made fibers)6.3%kg
5601.29.0010Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Other)4%kg
5601.29.0020Of wool or fine animal hair (469) (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Other)4%kg
5601.29.0090Other (899) (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps > Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof > Other)4%kg
5601.30.0000Textile flock and dust and mill neps (Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps)Freekg

Documents required to import under 5601

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Textile DeclarationRequired

    CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

  • Visa / Export LicenseConditional

    Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What is HTS code 5601?
HTS heading 5601 covers wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps. It sits in Chapter 56 (felt, nonwovens and cordage) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 9 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5601?
General duty rates from 3.6% to 6.3%, with 1 duty-free line. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5601 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 56