Heading 5602

HTS code 5602 — Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

Chapter
56 — Felt, nonwovens and cordage
Tariff lines
8
General duty
General duty rates from 6.3% to 12%, with 1 duty-free line; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty

Tariff lines under heading 5602

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
5602.10.1000Laminated fabrics (223) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Needleloom felt and stitchbonded fiber fabrics)12%kg
5602.10.9010Of wool or fine animal hair (414) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Needleloom felt and stitchbonded fiber fabrics > Other)10.6%kg
5602.10.9090Other (223) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Needleloom felt and stitchbonded fiber fabrics > Other)10.6%kg
5602.21.0000Of wool or fine animal hair (414) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other felt, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated)49.5¢/kg + 7.5%kg
5602.29.0000Of other textile materials (223) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other felt, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated)6.3%kg
5602.90.3000Laminated fabrics (223) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other)Freekg
5602.90.6000Of man-made fibers (223) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Other)6.3%kg
5602.90.9000Other (414) (Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated > Other > Other)52.9¢/kg + 8%kg

Documents required to import under 5602

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 5602?
HTS heading 5602 covers felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. It sits in Chapter 56 (felt, nonwovens and cordage) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 8 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5602?
General duty rates from 6.3% to 12%, with 1 duty-free line; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty. 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 5602 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