HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5604.90 – Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604
HS code 5604.90 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604. It is used for coated fishing lines, rubberized industrial sewing thread, plastic-coated garden ties, waterproof tent seams and automotive wiring harnesses (textile sheathing).
What HS 5604.90 covers
This HS code encompasses textile yarns, strips, and similar materials (specifically from headings 5404 or 5405) that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, and not elsewhere specified in heading 5604. These materials are engineered to provide enhanced durability, water resistance, improved grip, or insulation, making them invaluable in the production of high-performance technical textiles. Importers are typically manufacturers of outdoor gear, industrial fabrics, automotive interiors, and specialized protective apparel. Exporters are countries with advanced textile processing capabilities and access to polymer technologies. The treatment transforms basic yarn into a high-performance component, crucial for products requiring resilience against environmental factors or specific functional properties, driving demand in specialized manufacturing sectors.
- Covers
- Coated fishing lines
- Rubberized industrial sewing thread
- Plastic-coated garden ties
- Waterproof tent seams
- Automotive wiring harnesses (textile sheathing)
- Reinforced conveyor belt yarns
- UV-resistant outdoor fabric yarns
- Fire-retardant coated yarns
- Examples
- Coats (industrial threads, some coated)
- Freudenberg (technical yarns)
- Teijin (high-performance fibers, some coated)
- DSM (specialty materials)
Codes often confused with 5604.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with 560410 (rubber thread covered with textile) or 590690 (rubberized textile fabrics), but 560490 specifically covers yarns/strips that are impregnated or coated, not a core of rubber.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560490, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560490 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $78M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $66M 17% of world exports
- 3 Japan $58M 15% of world exports
World total: $390M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Romania $39M 11% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $37M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $34M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $365M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 5604.90 4
Brazil splits HS 5604.90 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5604.90.10 Imitation catgut of silk yarnImitações de categute constituídas por fios de seda
- 5604.90.2 High-tenacity yarn of polyesters, of nylon or other polyamides or of viscose rayon, impregnated or coatedFios de alta tenacidade, de poliésteres, náilon ou de outras poliamidas, ou de raiom viscose, impregnados ou revestidos Group
- 5604.90.21 High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coatedCom borracha
- 5604.90.22 High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coatedCom plástico
- 5604.90.90 Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and stripOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 56.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5604.90
What is HS code 560490?
HS code 560490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604. This HS code encompasses textile yarns, strips, and similar materials (specifically from headings 5404 or 5405) that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, and not elsewhere specified in heading 5604. These materials are engineered to provide enhanced durability, water resistance, improved grip, or insulation, making them invaluable in the production of high-performance technical textiles. Importers are typically manufacturers of outdoor gear, industrial fabrics, automotive interiors, and specialized protective apparel. Exporters are countries with advanced textile processing capabilities and access to polymer technologies. The treatment transforms basic yarn into a high-performance component, crucial for products requiring resilience against environmental factors or specific functional properties, driving demand in specialized manufacturing sectors.
What products fall under HS code 560490?
Coated fishing lines, Rubberized industrial sewing thread, Plastic-coated garden ties, Waterproof tent seams, Automotive wiring harnesses (textile sheathing), Reinforced conveyor belt yarns, UV-resistant outdoor fabric yarns, Fire-retardant coated yarns
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560490?
Can be confused with 560410 (rubber thread covered with textile) or 590690 (rubberized textile fabrics), but 560490 specifically covers yarns/strips that are impregnated or coated, not a core of rubber.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560490?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560490 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($78M, 20% of world exports), France ($66M) and Japan ($58M). World exports came to about $390M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 560490?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560490 in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($39M, 11% of world imports), Thailand ($37M) and the United States ($34M). World imports came to about $365M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 560490 structured?
HS code 560490 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560490?
Brazil splits HS code 560490 into 4 NCM codes: 5604.90.10 (Imitation catgut of silk yarn), 5604.90.21 (High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coated), 5604.90.22 (High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coated), 5604.90.90 (Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and strip). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.