U.S. imports of Wool and Fine Animal Hair Felt (Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered, or Laminated) (HS 560221) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 31 countries.
Importers of Wool and Fine Animal Hair Felt (Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered, or Laminated) paid $141K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Wool and Fine Animal Hair Felt (Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered, or Laminated) imports of $1.9M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUncoated felt made from wool or fine animal hair — including cashmere, angora, and similar specialty fibers — serves the hat-making, musical instrument (piano hammer), craft, and high-end industrial filtration industries. The entire heading resolves to a single 10-digit line (5602210000), so classification disputes often hinge on whether the felt has received any impregnation or coating treatment that would redirect it to heading 5602.90. Germany is the leading US supplier, with Mexico and Canada also contributing, and the European provenance of much of this product reflects the concentration of traditional wool-felt manufacturing in Central Europe.
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362 import shipments a month
Yes. If the felt has been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated — even lightly — it moves out of heading 560221 and into heading 560290. Importers should review technical data sheets and manufacturing records to confirm the felt is in its unfinished, untreated state. A water-repellent finish or resin treatment, for example, would typically trigger reclassification.
Piano and keyboard instrument manufacturers use dense wool felt for hammer heads, where consistent fiber density and resilience are critical to tonal quality. Hat-making (millinery) and traditional craft sectors also consume significant volumes. Industrial filtration and acoustic insulation applications use wool felt for its natural moisture management and sound-dampening properties, particularly in premium or sustainability-focused product lines.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 5602
Subheading 560221 · $1.9M of $9.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$191KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.4M of Wool and Fine Animal Hair Felt (Not Impregnated, Coated, Covered, or Laminated) and exported $2.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
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Mexico and Germany together supply 60% of it. Turkey pays 20.4% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
49.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.54% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5602210000 | Felt, Not Impreg, Coat, Cover, or Lam, of Wool/Fah | $1.9M | 7.54% | 50.48% | $141K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5602210000 | Felt, Not Impreg, Coat, Cover, or Lam, of Wool/Fah | $191K |
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.