Heading · Section XI

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

5601
  • 2%–4%UK
  • 3.2%–4%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 0%–6.3%USA
  • US$3bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 5601 is divided into 4 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 56, wadding, felt and nonwovens.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 5601 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is between 2% and 4% (average 2.3%).

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 5601 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 3.2% and 4%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 5601 into 10 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 50%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 5601 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.3%. 1 of them is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported heading 5601 goods worth US$3bn (−7.1% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$442.6m), followed by South Korea.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$189.1m.

The United Kingdom ranked 16th among 151 exporters with US$62.4m.

The United Kingdom imported US$107.8m.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% – 4% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 2.3% EU 3.2% – 4% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 3.7% Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 10 tariff lines USA Free – 6.3% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.5%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

5601 · US$3bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$362.1kUS$362.1k+US$9.7m+US$78m+> US$137.5m

Exports: 151
  1. China: US$442.6m
  2. South Korea: US$218m
  3. Netherlands: US$168.3m
  4. Thailand: US$152.5m
  5. Germany: US$137.5m
  6. Türkiye: US$137.3m
  7. Lithuania: US$130.5m
  8. Poland: US$121.9m
  9. Bulgaria: US$114.9m
  10. United States: US$111.3m
  11. France: US$107m
  12. Japan: US$104.7m
  13. Hungary: US$98.1m
  14. Italy: US$94.8m
  15. India: US$78m
  16. United Kingdom: US$62.4m
  17. Ukraine: US$60.7m
  18. Mexico: US$57.2m
  19. Uzbekistan: US$52.4m
  20. Spain: US$42.9m
  21. Romania: US$41.6m
  22. Austria: US$38.7m
  23. Switzerland: US$37.1m
  24. Indonesia: US$32.9m
  25. Kazakhstan: US$31.1m
  26. Greece: US$30.5m
  27. Vietnam: US$28.3m
  28. Russia: US$24.7m
  29. Estonia: US$19.8m
  30. United Arab Emirates: US$19.2m
  31. Philippines: US$18.6m
  32. Tanzania: US$16.9m
  33. Paraguay: US$15.4m
  34. South Africa: US$13.2m
  35. Canada: US$11.4m
  36. Hong Kong SAR China: US$10.7m
  37. Sweden: US$9.7m
  38. Latvia: US$9.6m
  39. Singapore: US$9.5m
  40. Pakistan: US$9m
  41. Taiwan: US$8.2m
  42. Czechia: US$7.6m
  43. Serbia: US$7.2m
  44. Brazil: US$6.4m
  45. Belgium: US$6.4m
  46. Croatia: US$6.2m
  47. Argentina: US$6.1m
  48. Denmark: US$5.7m
  49. Portugal: US$4.4m
  50. Chile: US$4.4m
  51. Egypt: US$3.6m
  52. Luxembourg: US$3.3m
  53. Armenia: US$2.9m
  54. Malaysia: US$2.6m
  55. Lebanon: US$2.3m
  56. Ireland: US$1.8m
  57. Slovakia: US$1.8m
  58. Slovenia: US$1.7m
  59. Turkmenistan: US$1.5m
  60. Cambodia: US$1.1m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$442.6m 14.7%
2 South Korea US$218m 7.2%
3 Netherlands US$168.3m 5.6%
4 Thailand US$152.5m 5.1%
5 Germany US$137.5m 4.6%
6 Türkiye US$137.3m 4.5%
7 Lithuania US$130.5m 4.3%
8 Poland US$121.9m 4%
9 Bulgaria US$114.9m 3.8%
10 United States US$111.3m 3.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$189.1m 6.3%
2 Germany US$138.4m 4.6%
3 France US$135.6m 4.5%
4 Japan US$133.4m 4.4%
5 Russia US$122.5m 4.1%
6 United Kingdom US$107.8m 3.6%
7 Vietnam US$103.5m 3.4%
8 Indonesia US$97.9m 3.2%
9 Türkiye US$78.3m 2.6%
10 Italy US$74.2m 2.5%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps?

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps fall under HS heading 5601, part of chapter 56, in section XI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5601 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on wadding of textile materials and articles thereof in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5601 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 3.2% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most wadding of textile materials and articles thereof?

China, with US$442.6m in 2024 (14.7% of world exports).