HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5906.91 – Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted
HS code 5906.91 is the 6-digit subheading for textile fabrics, rubberised, (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted. It is used for rubberized knitted sportswear fabric, waterproof stretch fabric, neoprene-coated knit fabric, rubber-laminated medical textiles and knitted anti-slip fabric.
What HS 5906.91 covers
This code covers knitted or crocheted textile fabrics that have been rubberized, meaning they are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber. These materials are distinct from tire cord fabric (5902) and narrow adhesive tapes. Their key characteristic is the combination of textile flexibility and rubber's waterproofing, grip, or protective qualities. They are widely used in specialized applications where elasticity and resistance to elements are crucial. Importers include manufacturers of sportswear, medical textiles, protective gear, and automotive components in countries like Germany, the United States, and Japan. Exporters often originate from countries with advanced textile finishing industries, such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Key considerations in trade include the type of rubber used (e.g., natural, synthetic), the base textile's composition, the degree of rubberization, and the fabric's intended end-use, which dictates specific performance requirements.
- Covers
- Rubberized knitted sportswear fabric
- Waterproof stretch fabric
- Neoprene-coated knit fabric
- Rubber-laminated medical textiles
- Knitted anti-slip fabric
- Rubber-backed automotive interior fabric
- Coated elastic knit fabric
- Examples
- Gore-Tex (some stretch versions)
- Polartec Power Shield (certain variants)
- Schoeller Textil (rubberized knits)
- 3M (specialty coated fabrics)
- Nike (performance apparel fabrics)
Codes often confused with 5906.91
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 590699 (rubberized fabrics, not knitted or crocheted) if the fabric construction (knit vs. woven) is not correctly identified, or with 5903 (textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics) if the coating material is mistaken for plastic.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 590691, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 590691 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 9.6% 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 $34M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $24M 22% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$16M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$11M 9.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Brazil $10M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $9.2M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $112M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 5906.91
Brazil does not split HS 5906.91: its NCM code is 5906.91.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 59.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5906.91
What is HS code 590691?
HS code 590691 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted. This code covers knitted or crocheted textile fabrics that have been rubberized, meaning they are impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber. These materials are distinct from tire cord fabric (5902) and narrow adhesive tapes. Their key characteristic is the combination of textile flexibility and rubber's waterproofing, grip, or protective qualities. They are widely used in specialized applications where elasticity and resistance to elements are crucial. Importers include manufacturers of sportswear, medical textiles, protective gear, and automotive components in countries like Germany, the United States, and Japan. Exporters often originate from countries with advanced textile finishing industries, such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Key considerations in trade include the type of rubber used (e.g., natural, synthetic), the base textile's composition, the degree of rubberization, and the fabric's intended end-use, which dictates specific performance requirements.
What products fall under HS code 590691?
Rubberized knitted sportswear fabric, Waterproof stretch fabric, Neoprene-coated knit fabric, Rubber-laminated medical textiles, Knitted anti-slip fabric, Rubber-backed automotive interior fabric, Coated elastic knit fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 590691?
This code can be confused with 590699 (rubberized fabrics, not knitted or crocheted) if the fabric construction (knit vs. woven) is not correctly identified, or with 5903 (textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics) if the coating material is mistaken for plastic.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 590691?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 590691 in UN Comtrade data were China ($34M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($24M) and Taiwan (about $16M). World exports came to about $109M, 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 590691?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 590691 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $11M, 9.6% of world imports), Brazil ($10M) and Mexico ($9.2M). World imports came to about $112M, 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 590691 structured?
HS code 590691 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 590691?
In Brazil, HS code 590691 is NCM 5906.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.