Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof — HTS 5601
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
Chapter 56 › Heading 5601
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5601 is a broad product category for certain loose or formed textile materials. It groups together textile wadding and products made from it, along with very short textile fibers called flock, textile dust, and mill neps. These materials may be used for padding, filling, filtration, crafts, coatings, or other manufacturing purposes. The heading describes the general kind of textile material, not one single finished product.
To select the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the material’s physical form and intended product type, then identify the relevant fiber or textile material and any stated construction or use distinctions in the subheadings. The first four digits, 5601, identify the heading; the additional digits narrow the classification to a more specific tariff subheading. The exact choice should be verified against the current HTSUS text, section and chapter notes, and the product’s technical facts. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when those facts do not clearly fit one option.
What to check
- Confirm whether the goods are wadding, an article made from wadding, flock, textile dust, or mill neps before reviewing the subheadings.
- Identify the fiber material precisely, including whether it is natural, man-made, or a blend, and document the fiber percentages when relevant.
- Check the product’s physical form, dimensions, processing, backing, packaging, and intended use; these details can affect classification.
- Read the complete 8-digit subheading description together with the relevant HTSUS section and chapter notes, not just the heading title.
- Compare the classification with prior binding rulings or request professional customs advice when the product combines materials or has an unusual construction.
HTS heading 5601 summary
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601.21.00 👉 | Of cotton | 3.6% | Free | 40% |
| 5601.22.00 👉 | Of man-made fibers | 6.3% | Free | 74% |
| 5601.29.00 👉 | Other | 4% | Free | 40% |
| 5601.30.00.00 👉 | Textile flock and dust and mill neps | Free | — | 25% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5601?
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.