CN code 560210 covers needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics, whether or not impregnated, coated, or laminated. Needleloom felt is produced by mechanically interlocking fibres using barbed needles, without weaving or knitting. This method allows the production of materials with varying weight and density, used in construction as geotextiles, in automotive as sound insulation, in furniture, and in the filtration industry. For customs classification, it is essential to distinguish needleloom felt from spunbond or meltblown nonwovens (codes 560311-560314), as the manufacturing technology determines the classification rather than the visual appearance. Technical documentation should clearly indicate the production method used.

Needleloom felt imported into the EU is subject to the Textile Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 regarding fibre composition labelling. When used as a construction material such as a geotextile, the Construction Products Regulation CPR (EU) No 305/2011 applies, requiring CE marking and a Declaration of Performance (DoP). Felt used in personal protective equipment must comply with the PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. REACH imposes restrictions on chemicals used in the manufacturing process, particularly flame retardants and dyes. Medical felt is subject to the MDR (EU) 2017/745 and requires appropriate risk classification and CE marking.

When importing needleloom felt under CN code 560210, the customs declaration should include information on fibre composition, weight per square metre, and the intended end-use of the product. Geotextile felts are often subject to EN ISO 10318 and 10319 series standards, and their import requires documentation of compliance with these standards. Transport of felt in rolls requires protection against moisture and mechanical damage, and for fire-resistant felts, transport safety documentation may be necessary. Preferential duty rates may be available under FTA agreements, provided the origin of the goods is documented according to the applicable rules of origin protocol. Importers should check TARIC for any additional protective measures in force.

CN code 5602 10 covers needleloom felt and stitch-bonded fibre fabrics. Needleloom felt is produced by repeatedly piercing fibre layers with needles, entangling fibres without weaving. It is used in construction (insulation), automotive (sound dampening), filtration and geotextiles. When importing, needleloom felt must be distinguished from thermally bonded nonwovens (CN 5603).