HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5905.00 – Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
HS code 5905.00 is the 6-digit subheading for textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. It is used for vinyl-backed textile wallcovering, fabric-backed commercial wallpaper, laminated textile wall panels, coated woven wall fabric and impregnated non-woven wallcovering.
What HS 5905.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Vinyl-backed textile wallcovering
- Fabric-backed commercial wallpaper
- Laminated textile wall panels
- Coated woven wall fabric
- Impregnated non-woven wallcovering
- Acoustic textile wall panels
- Examples
- Vescom wallcoverings
- Innovations in Wallcoverings
- Koroseal wallcoverings
- J. Josephson commercial wallcoverings
- Wolf-Gordon wallcoverings
Codes often confused with 5905.00
Common mistake. 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).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 590500, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 590500 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 China $36M 22% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $24M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 12% of world exports
World total: $168M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $40M 23% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $13M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 France $10M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $172M 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 code for 5905.00
Brazil does not split HS 5905.00: its NCM code is 5905.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 59.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5905.00
What is HS code 590500?
HS code 590500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 590500?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 590500 in UN Comtrade data were China ($36M, 22% of world exports), Belgium ($24M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World exports came to about $168M, 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 590500?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 590500 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($40M, 23% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($13M) and France ($10M). World imports came to about $172M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 590500?
In Brazil, HS code 590500 is NCM 5905.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.