About HS Code 590190
This broad HS code covers various specialized textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, excluding those specifically for book covers. It encompasses a range of products such as tracing cloth for drafting, prepared painting canvas for artists, buckram for stiffening (e.g., in hat foundations or tailoring), and other similar stiffened textile fabrics. International trade in these goods serves diverse industries, from art supplies and fashion accessories to industrial applications. Importers include art supply distributors, hat manufacturers, tailors, and specialized industrial users. Exporters are textile mills with diverse coating and finishing capabilities. Key aspects for traders are the specific application, the type of base fabric, and the coating's properties, such as transparency for tracing, absorbency for painting, or rigidity for stiffening, which dictate their utility.
Products Under This Code
Prepared artist canvas, Tracing cloth, Millinery buckram, Stiffened interlining fabric, Tailoring buckram, Canvas for embroidery, Stiffened scrim fabric
Real World Examples
Winsor & Newton prepared canvas, Strathmore tracing cloth, J.J. Hat Center buckram, Pellon stiff interfacing, Fredrix artist canvas
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 590110 if the 'book covers' exclusion is missed, or 5903 (plastic-coated fabrics) if the coating isn't gum/starch. The specific end-use and coating type are crucial for classification.
Products Classified Under 5901.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Germany are major exporters, with the USA and EU countries being significant importers for various industrial and artistic applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 590190?
HS code 590190 covers: Textile fabrics; coated with gum or amylaceous substances, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics for hat foundations, (excluding book covers). This broad HS code covers various specialized textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, excluding those specifically for book covers. It encompasses a range of products such as tracing cloth for drafting, prepared painting canvas for artists, buckram for stiffening (e.g., in hat foundations or tailoring), and other similar stiffened textile fabrics. International trade in these goods serves diverse industries, from art supplies and fashion accessories to industrial applications. Importers include art supply distributors, hat manufacturers, tailors, and specialized industrial users. Exporters are textile mills with diverse coating and finishing capabilities. Key aspects for traders are the specific application, the type of base fabric, and the coating's properties, such as transparency for tracing, absorbency for painting, or rigidity for stiffening, which dictate their utility.
What products fall under HS code 590190?
Prepared artist canvas, Tracing cloth, Millinery buckram, Stiffened interlining fabric, Tailoring buckram, Canvas for embroidery, Stiffened scrim fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 590190?
Often confused with 590110 if the 'book covers' exclusion is missed, or 5903 (plastic-coated fabrics) if the coating isn't gum/starch. The specific end-use and coating type are crucial for classification.
How is HS code 590190 structured?
HS code 590190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.