About HS Code 560410
This category covers rubber thread and cord that has been meticulously covered with textile materials. This specialized product is a critical component in industries where elasticity, durability, and a textile finish are simultaneously required. Importers are predominantly manufacturers of elastic fabrics, intimate apparel, activewear, medical textiles (like compression bandages), and certain automotive components. Exporters are typically nations possessing robust rubber processing and textile manufacturing sectors. The textile covering not only enhances the strength and longevity of the rubber core but also allows for dyeing and seamless integration into other textile products, preventing direct rubber-skin contact and making it an indispensable intermediate good in the global supply chain for stretchable materials.
Products Under This Code
Elastic waistbands, Bra straps, Medical compression bandages, Automotive seat elastic, Sportswear elastic, Lingerie elastic, Surgical hosiery, Elastic shoe laces
Real World Examples
Prym (elastic components), Stretchline (elastic narrow fabrics), Fulflex (rubber thread), Nilit (specialty yarns, some elastic)
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 560490 (textile yarn impregnated with rubber/plastics) or 590610 (rubberized textile fabrics), but 560410 specifically refers to a rubber core covered with textile.
Products Classified Under 5604.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, Vietnam, and India are major exporters, while the USA and EU countries are significant importers for their apparel and textile industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 560410?
HS code 560410 covers: Rubber thread and cord; textile covered. This category covers rubber thread and cord that has been meticulously covered with textile materials. This specialized product is a critical component in industries where elasticity, durability, and a textile finish are simultaneously required. Importers are predominantly manufacturers of elastic fabrics, intimate apparel, activewear, medical textiles (like compression bandages), and certain automotive components. Exporters are typically nations possessing robust rubber processing and textile manufacturing sectors. The textile covering not only enhances the strength and longevity of the rubber core but also allows for dyeing and seamless integration into other textile products, preventing direct rubber-skin contact and making it an indispensable intermediate good in the global supply chain for stretchable materials.
What products fall under HS code 560410?
Elastic waistbands, Bra straps, Medical compression bandages, Automotive seat elastic, Sportswear elastic, Lingerie elastic, Surgical hosiery, Elastic shoe laces
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560410?
Often confused with 560490 (textile yarn impregnated with rubber/plastics) or 590610 (rubberized textile fabrics), but 560410 specifically refers to a rubber core covered with textile.
How is HS code 560410 structured?
HS code 560410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (56) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.