About HS Code 590700
This HS code covers textile fabrics that have undergone specific treatments like impregnation, coating, or covering, making them suitable for specialized applications beyond ordinary textiles. It includes items like painted canvas used for theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths, or similar decorative and functional purposes. These goods are crucial for industries requiring enhanced properties such as water resistance, fire retardancy, or specific aesthetic finishes. Importers typically include event management companies, film and theater production studios, outdoor equipment manufacturers, and industrial fabricators. Exporters are often specialized textile mills with advanced finishing capabilities. Key aspects to consider are the type of treatment and the intended technical or artistic application, which differentiates them from basic coated fabrics.
Products Under This Code
Fire-retardant stage curtains, waterproof outdoor canvas, sound-absorbing wall coverings, painted theatrical backdrops, coated industrial fabrics, anti-mildew tent fabric, UV-resistant awning material
Real World Examples
Rosco Flame Retardant Fabrics, Sunbrella Marine Canvas, Ferrari Textiles (Stamoid), Dazian Stage Fabrics, Serge Ferrari Soltis
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with basic coated/laminated fabrics in 590300 (specifically plastic coated) or general textile articles in Chapter 63 if the specific 'otherwise impregnated, coated or covered' aspect for technical/artistic use is overlooked.
Products Classified Under 5907.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include countries with large entertainment industries or construction sectors; exporters are often industrialized textile producers in Asia and Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 590700?
HS code 590700 covers: Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered, painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like. This HS code covers textile fabrics that have undergone specific treatments like impregnation, coating, or covering, making them suitable for specialized applications beyond ordinary textiles. It includes items like painted canvas used for theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths, or similar decorative and functional purposes. These goods are crucial for industries requiring enhanced properties such as water resistance, fire retardancy, or specific aesthetic finishes. Importers typically include event management companies, film and theater production studios, outdoor equipment manufacturers, and industrial fabricators. Exporters are often specialized textile mills with advanced finishing capabilities. Key aspects to consider are the type of treatment and the intended technical or artistic application, which differentiates them from basic coated fabrics.
What products fall under HS code 590700?
Fire-retardant stage curtains, waterproof outdoor canvas, sound-absorbing wall coverings, painted theatrical backdrops, coated industrial fabrics, anti-mildew tent fabric, UV-resistant awning material
What are common misclassifications for HS code 590700?
This code can be confused with basic coated/laminated fabrics in 590300 (specifically plastic coated) or general textile articles in Chapter 63 if the specific 'otherwise impregnated, coated or covered' aspect for technical/artistic use is overlooked.
How is HS code 590700 structured?
HS code 590700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.