HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5904.90 – Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum

HS code 5904.90 is the 6-digit subheading for textiles floor coverings, consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum. It is used for vinyl-backed carpet tiles, rubber-backed entrance mats, bitumen-backed carpet planks, needle-punched floor covering with backing and felt-backed vinyl flooring.

What HS 5904.90 covers

This category encompasses a wide array of textile floor coverings that are not linoleum, but rather consist of a coating or covering applied onto a textile backing, whether in rolls or cut shapes. This includes products like vinyl-backed carpets, needle-punched non-woven floor coverings with a rubber or plastic backing, and various types of felt or fiber-backed flooring. These materials are widely used in commercial, institutional, and residential settings due to their durability, ease of installation, and often cost-effectiveness. Key importers include flooring distributors, construction companies, and retailers. Exporters are typically countries with strong textile manufacturing and polymer processing industries. The trade is driven by construction activity, interior design trends, and the demand for functional and aesthetically pleasing floor solutions. Traders need to consider the type of textile backing, the nature of the applied coating (e.g., PVC, rubber, bitumen), and the specific performance characteristics like wear resistance and acoustic properties.

Covers
  • Vinyl-backed carpet tiles
  • Rubber-backed entrance mats
  • Bitumen-backed carpet planks
  • Needle-punched floor covering with backing
  • Felt-backed vinyl flooring
  • Textile-backed resilient flooring
Examples
  • Interface carpet tiles
  • Milliken carpet planks
  • Shaw Contract commercial flooring
  • Forbo Flotex (flocked flooring)
  • Tarkett commercial sheet vinyl (with textile backing)

Codes often confused with 5904.90

Common mistake. This code covers a broad range of textile-backed floor coverings, specifically excluding linoleum (590410). It's important not to confuse these with traditional woven or tufted carpets without a distinct applied coating/backing (which fall under Chapter 57).

5904.10Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape

Top exporters and importers of HS code 590490, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 590490 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 34% 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. 1 China $31M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$26M
  3. 3 United States $3.0M

World total: $67M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Kazakhstan $23M
  2. 2 Philippines $4.6M
  3. 3 Canada $3.8M

World total: $67M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 code for 5904.90

Brazil does not split HS 5904.90: its NCM code is 5904.90.00.

  1. 5904.90.00 Other floor coverings with a textile backingOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 59.04 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5904.90

What is HS code 590490?

HS code 590490 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum. This category encompasses a wide array of textile floor coverings that are not linoleum, but rather consist of a coating or covering applied onto a textile backing, whether in rolls or cut shapes. This includes products like vinyl-backed carpets, needle-punched non-woven floor coverings with a rubber or plastic backing, and various types of felt or fiber-backed flooring. These materials are widely used in commercial, institutional, and residential settings due to their durability, ease of installation, and often cost-effectiveness. Key importers include flooring distributors, construction companies, and retailers. Exporters are typically countries with strong textile manufacturing and polymer processing industries. The trade is driven by construction activity, interior design trends, and the demand for functional and aesthetically pleasing floor solutions. Traders need to consider the type of textile backing, the nature of the applied coating (e.g., PVC, rubber, bitumen), and the specific performance characteristics like wear resistance and acoustic properties.

What products fall under HS code 590490?

Vinyl-backed carpet tiles, Rubber-backed entrance mats, Bitumen-backed carpet planks, Needle-punched floor covering with backing, Felt-backed vinyl flooring, Textile-backed resilient flooring

What are common misclassifications for HS code 590490?

This code covers a broad range of textile-backed floor coverings, specifically excluding linoleum (590410). It's important not to confuse these with traditional woven or tufted carpets without a distinct applied coating/backing (which fall under Chapter 57).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 590490?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 590490 in UN Comtrade data were China ($31M, 45% of world exports), Russia (about $26M) and the United States ($3.0M). World exports came to about $67M, 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 590490?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 590490 in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($23M, 34% of world imports), the Philippines ($4.6M) and Canada ($3.8M). World imports came to about $67M, 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 590490 structured?

HS code 590490 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) 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 590490?

In Brazil, HS code 590490 is NCM 5904.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.