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U.S. imports of wool and fine animal hair felt (not impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated) (HS 560221) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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