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U.S. exports of needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fiber fabrics (HS 560210) totaled $8.9M in July 2026.
Importers of Needleloom Felt and Stitch-Bonded Fiber Fabrics paid $590K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $2.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Needleloom Felt and Stitch-Bonded Fiber Fabrics imports of $6.2M in July 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataProduced by mechanically interlocking fibers with barbed needles rather than weaving or knitting, needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fabrics are workhorses in geotextile, automotive, and flooring applications. The US schedule separates laminated constructions (5602101000) from wool-based (5602109010) and all other (5602109090) non-laminated versions, with lamination status affecting both duty treatment and end-use suitability for moisture-barrier or composite applications. Canada and Germany lead US supply, with Mexico also a significant source — a North American supply base that supports just-in-time delivery for automotive OEM programs.
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596 shipments/mo
Laminated needleloom felts and stitch-bonded fabrics are classified under 5602101000, while non-laminated versions are split by fiber type — wool under 5602109010 and all others under 5602109090. The lamination distinction matters commercially because laminated constructions often serve as composite substrates in automotive or construction applications, and the tariff treatment can differ from unlaminated product.
Needleloom felt is a nonwoven structure formed by mechanically entangling fibers using barbed needles, with no interlacing of yarns. CBP classifies it in Chapter 56 rather than Chapters 51–55 (woven) or Chapter 60 (knitted). If a product has any woven or knitted backing that provides structural integrity, it may instead be classified as a laminated fabric under Chapter 59, so the construction method and the role of each layer must be carefully assessed.
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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 5602
Subheading 560210 · $6.2M of $9.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5602109090 | Needleloom Felts and Stitch-Bonded Fiber Fab NESOI | $4.6M | 7.96% | 35.92% | $366K |
| 5602101000 | Lam Needleloom Felts & Stich-Bonded Fiber Fabrics | $409K | 23.68% | 98.30% | $97K |
| 5602109010 | Needleloom Felts & Stitch-Bonded Fib Fab of Wool | $25K | 26.10% | 84.66% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5602100000 | Needleloom Felt and Stitch-Bonded Fiber Fabrics | $9.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$6.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$8.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 71% of it.
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rate provision · imports
55.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.55%.