Chapter 56
Wadding, Felt and Nonwovens
By TariffCenter Research Team · Updated 2026-02-07 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule
At a glance
Chapter 56 contains 116 HTS lines covering wadding, felt and nonwovens. General U.S. duty rates: Free to 14.1%. Section 301 surcharges apply on selected lines for imports from China. Reciprocal tariffs apply following the February 2026 SCOTUS ruling.
5601 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
#Heading 5601 contains 13 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–6.3%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5601
Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps:
Free
5601.21.00
Of cotton
3.6%
5601.21.00.10
Wadding, in the piece (223)
Free
5601.21.00.90
Other (369)
Free
5601.22.00
Of man-made fibers
6.3%
5601.22.00.10
Wadding, in the piece (223)
Free
5601.22.00.50
Flocked swabs, other than articles of heading 3926 (669)
Free
5601.22.00.91
Other (669)
Free
5601.29.00
Other
4%
5601.29.00.10
Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste
Free
5601.29.00.20
Of wool or fine animal hair (469)
Free
5601.29.00.90
Other (899)
Free
5601.30.00.00
Textile flock and dust and mill neps
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5601 | Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.21.00 | Of cotton | 3.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5601.21.00.10 | Wadding, in the piece (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.21.00.90 | Other (369) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.22.00 | Of man-made fibers | 6.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5601.22.00.10 | Wadding, in the piece (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.22.00.50 | Flocked swabs, other than articles of heading 3926 (669) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.22.00.91 | Other (669) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.29.00 | Other | 4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) |
| 5601.29.00.10 | Containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.29.00.20 | Of wool or fine animal hair (469) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.29.00.90 | Other (899) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5601.30.00.00 | Textile flock and dust and mill neps | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
5602 — Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
#Heading 5602 contains 12 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–12%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5602
Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated:
Free
5602.10
Needleloom felt and stitchbonded fiber fabrics:
Free
5602.10.10.00
Laminated fabrics (223)
12%
5602.10.90
Other
10.6%
5602.10.90.10
Of wool or fine animal hair (414)
Free
5602.10.90.90
Other (223)
Free
5602.21.00.00
Of wool or fine animal hair (414)
49.5¢/kg + 7.5%
5602.29.00.00
Of other textile materials (223)
6.3%
5602.90
Other:
Free
5602.90.30.00
Laminated fabrics (223)
Free
5602.90.60.00
Of man-made fibers (223)
6.3%
5602.90.90.00
Other (414)
52.9¢/kg + 8%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5602 | Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5602.10 | Needleloom felt and stitchbonded fiber fabrics: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5602.10.10.00 | Laminated fabrics (223) | 12% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5602.10.90 | Other | 10.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5602.10.90.10 | Of wool or fine animal hair (414) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5602.10.90.90 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5602.21.00.00 | Of wool or fine animal hair (414) | 49.5¢/kg + 7.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5602.29.00.00 | Of other textile materials (223) | 6.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5602.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5602.90.30.00 | Laminated fabrics (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5602.90.60.00 | Of man-made fibers (223) | 6.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5602.90.90.00 | Other (414) | 52.9¢/kg + 8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
5603 — Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
#Heading 5603 contains 39 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5603
Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated:
Free
5603.11.00
Weighing not more than 25 g/m2
Free
5603.11.00.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.11.00.70
Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)
Free
5603.11.00.95
Other (223)
Free
5603.12.00
Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2
Free
5603.12.00.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.12.00.70
Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)
Free
5603.12.00.95
Other (223)
Free
5603.13.00
Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2
Free
5603.13.00.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.13.00.70
Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)
Free
5603.13.00.95
Other (223)
Free
5603.14
Weighing more than 150 g/m2:
Free
5603.14.30.00
Laminated fabrics (223)
Free
5603.14.90
Other
Free
5603.14.90.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.14.90.90
Other (223)
Free
5603.91.00
Weighing not more than 25 g/m2
Free
5603.91.00.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.91.00.90
Other (223)
Free
5603.92.00
Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2
Free
5603.92.00.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.92.00.70
Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223)
Free
5603.92.00.95
Other (223)
Free
5603.93.00
Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2
Free
5603.93.00.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.93.00.90
Other (223)
Free
5603.94
Weighing more than 150 g/m2:
Free
5603.94.10
Floor covering underlays
Free
5603.94.10.10
Of wool or fine animal hair (469)
Free
5603.94.10.90
Other
Free
5603.94.30.00
Laminated fabrics (223)
Free
5603.94.90
Other
Free
5603.94.90.10
Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223)
Free
5603.94.90.30
Thermal bonded, of staple fibers (223)
Free
5603.94.90.50
Obtained by mechanical entanglement, of staple fibers (223)
Free
5603.94.90.70
Of filaments (223)
Free
5603.94.90.90
Of staple fibers (223)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5603 | Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.11.00 | Weighing not more than 25 g/m2 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.11.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.11.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.11.00.95 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.12.00 | Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.12.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.12.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.12.00.95 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.13.00 | Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.13.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.13.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.13.00.95 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.14 | Weighing more than 150 g/m2: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.14.30.00 | Laminated fabrics (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.14.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.14.90.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.14.90.90 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.91.00 | Weighing not more than 25 g/m2 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.91.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.91.00.90 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.92.00 | Weighing more than 25 g/m2 but not more than 70 g/m2 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.92.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.92.00.70 | Nonwoven articles, ready for use and packaged for industrial, institutional or retail sale, whether or not separated, perforated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified or included (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.92.00.95 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.93.00 | Weighing more than 70 g/m2 but not more than 150 g/m2 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.93.00.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.93.00.90 | Other (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94 | Weighing more than 150 g/m2: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.10 | Floor covering underlays | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.10.10 | Of wool or fine animal hair (469) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.10.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.30.00 | Laminated fabrics (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.90 | Other | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.90.10 | Impregnated, coated or covered with material other than or in addition to rubber, plastics, wood pulp or glass fibers; "imitation suede" (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.90.30 | Thermal bonded, of staple fibers (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.90.50 | Obtained by mechanical entanglement, of staple fibers (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.90.70 | Of filaments (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5603.94.90.90 | Of staple fibers (223) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
5604 — Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
#Heading 5604 contains 4 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–8.8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5604
Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics:
Free
5604.10.00.00
Rubber thread and cord, textile covered (201)
6.3%
5604.90.20.00
High tenacity yarn of polyesters, of nylon or other polyamides or of viscose rayon, impregnated or coated (201)
8.8%
5604.90.90.00
Other
5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5604 | Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5604.10.00.00 | Rubber thread and cord, textile covered (201) | 6.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5604.90.20.00 | High tenacity yarn of polyesters, of nylon or other polyamides or of viscose rayon, impregnated or coated (201) | 8.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5604.90.90.00 | Other | 5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
5605 — Metalized yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
#Heading 5605 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–13.2%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5605.00
Metalized yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal:
Free
5605.00.10.00
Metal coated or metal laminated man-made filament or strip or the like, ungimped, and untwisted or with twist of less than 5 turns per meter
7.5%
5605.00.90.00
Other (201)
13.2%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5605.00 | Metalized yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5605.00.10.00 | Metal coated or metal laminated man-made filament or strip or the like, ungimped, and untwisted or with twist of less than 5 turns per meter | 7.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5605.00.90.00 | Other (201) | 13.2% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
5606 — Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
#Heading 5606 contains 3 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–8%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5606.00.00
Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
8%
5606.00.00.10
Containing elastomeric filaments (201)
Free
5606.00.00.90
Other (201)
Free
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5606.00.00 | Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn | 8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5606.00.00.10 | Containing elastomeric filaments (201) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5606.00.00.90 | Other (201) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
5607 — Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
#Heading 5607 contains 21 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–7%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5607
Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics:
Free
5607.21.00.00
Binder or baler twine
Free
5607.29.00.00
Other
3.6%
5607.41
Binder or baler twine:
Free
5607.41.10.00
Of wide nonfibrillated strip
2.7%
5607.41.30.00
Other (201)
4%
5607.49
Other:
Free
5607.49.10.00
Of wide nonfibrillated strip
2.7%
5607.49.15.00
Measuring less than 4.8 mm in diameter (201)
7%
5607.49.25.00
Other (201)
9.8¢/kg + 5.3%
5607.49.30.00
Other (669)
3.6%
5607.50
Of other synthetic fibers:
Free
5607.50.25.00
3-ply or 4-ply multicolored twine having a final "S" twist, containing at least 10 percent by weight of cotton, measuring less than 3.5 mm in diameter (201)
7%
5607.50.35.00
Other (201)
19.9¢/kg + 10.8%
5607.50.40.00
Other (669)
3.6%
5607.90
Other:
Free
5607.90.10.00
Of coir
Free
5607.90.15.00
Of jute or other textile bast fibers of heading 5303
Free
5607.90.25.00
Of stranded construction measuring 1.88 cm or over in diameter
Free
5607.90.35.00
Other
3.4%
5607.90.90.00
Other (201)
6.3%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5607 | Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.21.00.00 | Binder or baler twine | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.29.00.00 | Other | 3.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.41 | Binder or baler twine: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.41.10.00 | Of wide nonfibrillated strip | 2.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.41.30.00 | Other (201) | 4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH,CL, CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.49 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.49.10.00 | Of wide nonfibrillated strip | 2.7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.49.15.00 | Measuring less than 4.8 mm in diameter (201) | 7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.49.25.00 | Other (201) | 9.8¢/kg + 5.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.49.30.00 | Other (669) | 3.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.50 | Of other synthetic fibers: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.50.25.00 | 3-ply or 4-ply multicolored twine having a final "S" twist, containing at least 10 percent by weight of cotton, measuring less than 3.5 mm in diameter (201) | 7% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.50.35.00 | Other (201) | 19.9¢/kg + 10.8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.50.40.00 | Other (669) | 3.6% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.90.10.00 | Of coir | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.90.15.00 | Of jute or other textile bast fibers of heading 5303 | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.90.25.00 | Of stranded construction measuring 1.88 cm or over in diameter | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5607.90.35.00 | Other | 3.4% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5607.90.90.00 | Other (201) | 6.3% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
5608 — Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials
#Heading 5608 contains 16 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–14.1%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5608
Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials:
Free
5608.11.00
Made up fishing nets
8%
5608.11.00.10
Hand-cast string-drawn
Free
5608.11.00.90
Other (229)
Free
5608.19
Other:
Free
5608.19.10
Fish netting
8.5%
5608.19.10.10
Salmon gill netting, of nylon or other polyamides (229)
Free
5608.19.10.20
Other (229)
Free
5608.19.20
Other
5%
5608.19.20.10
Bait bags with draw string closures
Free
5608.19.20.90
Other (229)
Free
5608.90
Other:
Free
5608.90.10.00
Fish netting and fishing nets
8%
5608.90.23.00
Hammocks
14.1%
5608.90.27.00
Other (229)
14.1%
5608.90.30.00
Other
5%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5608 | Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.11.00 | Made up fishing nets | 8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5608.11.00.10 | Hand-cast string-drawn | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.11.00.90 | Other (229) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.19 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.19.10 | Fish netting | 8.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5608.19.10.10 | Salmon gill netting, of nylon or other polyamides (229) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.19.10.20 | Other (229) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.19.20 | Other | 5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5608.19.20.10 | Bait bags with draw string closures | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.19.20.90 | Other (229) | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.90 | Other: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5608.90.10.00 | Fish netting and fishing nets | 8% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5608.90.23.00 | Hammocks | 14.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5608.90.27.00 | Other (229) | 14.1% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5608.90.30.00 | Other | 5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
5609 — Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included
#Heading 5609 contains 5 HTS lines. General U.S. duty rates: Free–4.5%. Section 301 surcharges (25%) and reciprocal tariffs (10%) apply to selected lines.
5609.00
Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included:
Free
5609.00.10.00
Of cotton
2.9%
5609.00.20.00
Of vegetable fibers, except cotton
Free
5609.00.30.00
Of man-made fibers
4.5%
5609.00.40.00
Other
3.9%
| HS Code | Description | General Rate | Special Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5609.00 | Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5609.00.10.00 | Of cotton | 2.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5609.00.20.00 | Of vegetable fibers, except cotton | Free | 301: 25%Recip: 10% |
| 5609.00.30.00 | Of man-made fibers | 4.5% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) |
| 5609.00.40.00 | Other | 3.9% | 301: 25%Recip: 10%hts_special: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG) |
Frequently Asked Questions — Chapter 56
Sources & Methodology
- Base HTS rates: U.S. International Trade Commission — Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2025 edition, Chapter 56). “General rate” shows the min–max range across all 10-digit subheadings.
- Section 301 rates: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — Section 301 action lists. Flags indicate HTS lines listed on USTR China 301 Lists 1–4B.
- Reciprocal tariffs: Based on the post-SCOTUS Section 122 framework (February 2026). See the TariffCenter Tariff Tracker for current program status.
- Verify before importing: U.S. Customs and Border Protection — Rulings Online or consult a licensed customs broker for binding classification rulings.
Glossary
- General rate (MFN rate)
- The base import duty applied to all World Trade Organization members under Most-Favored-Nation treatment. This is the standard rate shown in the General Rate column.
- Section 301 tariff (301: 25%)
- An additional surcharge authorized under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposed on selected imports from China. The most common rate is 25%; some products carry 7.5%. Applied on top of the MFN base rate.
- Reciprocal tariff (Recip: 10%)
- Tariffs applied under the post-February 2026 SCOTUS ruling upholding Section 122 authority. Typically 10–25% depending on country of origin, stacked on top of base and Section 301 rates.
- Section 232 tariff (S232: 25%)
- Tariffs on steel and aluminum products (and downstream derivatives) imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on national security grounds.
- hts_special / Special rates
- Preferential duty rates available to imports from countries with Free Trade Agreements or other special trade programs with the U.S. Country codes: AU (Australia), BH (Bahrain), CA (Canada), CL (Chile), CO (Colombia), IL (Israel), JO (Jordan), KR (South Korea), MA (Morocco), MX (Mexico), OM (Oman), PA (Panama), PE (Peru), SG (Singapore). Free (AU,BH...) means duty-free treatment for those partners.