About HS Code 590500
This HS code covers textile wall coverings that have been specially treated through impregnation, coating, covering, or lamination, enhancing their durability, cleanability, and aesthetic appeal. These materials are distinct from simple wallpaper or untreated textile hangings, offering superior performance for both residential and commercial applications, including hotels, offices, and healthcare facilities. The treatments often involve plastics, vinyl, or other compounds to provide properties like scrubbability, stain resistance, and sometimes fire retardancy. Major importers include interior design firms, construction companies, and specialized retailers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced textile finishing and decorative material manufacturing capabilities. The trade is influenced by interior design trends, construction booms, and the demand for high-performance, aesthetically pleasing wall finishes. Key considerations for traders include the base textile composition, the type of coating/lamination, pattern, width, and compliance with fire safety and environmental standards.
Products Under This Code
Vinyl-backed textile wallcovering, Fabric-backed commercial wallpaper, Laminated textile wall panels, Coated woven wall fabric, Impregnated non-woven wallcovering, Acoustic textile wall panels
Real World Examples
Vescom wallcoverings, Innovations in Wallcoverings, Koroseal wallcoverings, J. Josephson commercial wallcoverings, Wolf-Gordon wallcoverings
Common Misclassification
This code specifically targets textile wall coverings that have undergone impregnation, coating, or lamination, distinguishing them from untreated textile wall hangings (which might fall under other textile chapters) or paper-based wallpapers (Chapter 48).
Products Classified Under 5905.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, the United States, and China are significant in the global trade of these specialized textile wall coverings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 590500?
HS code 590500 covers: Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. This HS code covers textile wall coverings that have been specially treated through impregnation, coating, covering, or lamination, enhancing their durability, cleanability, and aesthetic appeal. These materials are distinct from simple wallpaper or untreated textile hangings, offering superior performance for both residential and commercial applications, including hotels, offices, and healthcare facilities. The treatments often involve plastics, vinyl, or other compounds to provide properties like scrubbability, stain resistance, and sometimes fire retardancy. Major importers include interior design firms, construction companies, and specialized retailers. Exporters are typically countries with advanced textile finishing and decorative material manufacturing capabilities. The trade is influenced by interior design trends, construction booms, and the demand for high-performance, aesthetically pleasing wall finishes. Key considerations for traders include the base textile composition, the type of coating/lamination, pattern, width, and compliance with fire safety and environmental standards.
What products fall under HS code 590500?
Vinyl-backed textile wallcovering, Fabric-backed commercial wallpaper, Laminated textile wall panels, Coated woven wall fabric, Impregnated non-woven wallcovering, Acoustic textile wall panels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 590500?
This code specifically targets textile wall coverings that have undergone impregnation, coating, or lamination, distinguishing them from untreated textile wall hangings (which might fall under other textile chapters) or paper-based wallpapers (Chapter 48).
How is HS code 590500 structured?
HS code 590500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.