HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5909.00 – Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials

HS code 5909.00 is the 6-digit subheading for textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials. It is used for fire hoses, irrigation hoses, industrial water hoses, flexible air ducts and textile-reinforced hydraulic hoses.

What HS 5909.00 covers

This HS code covers textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, which may or may not include linings, armor, or accessories made of other materials. The defining characteristic is the primary textile composition, making these hoses flexible yet robust for conveying liquids or gases. They are widely used in various industrial, agricultural, and emergency applications where durability, flexibility, and pressure resistance are crucial. Importers include fire departments, agricultural equipment suppliers, construction companies, and industrial manufacturers. Exporters are specialized textile and industrial product manufacturers who engineer these hoses for specific performance requirements, often incorporating synthetic fibers for strength and longevity. The textile core distinguishes them from purely plastic or rubber hoses.

Covers
  • Fire hoses
  • Irrigation hoses
  • Industrial water hoses
  • Flexible air ducts
  • Textile-reinforced hydraulic hoses
  • Canvas water delivery hoses
  • Lay-flat textile hoses
Examples
  • Angus Fire Hoses
  • Mandals Hoses
  • Goodyear Textile Hoses
  • Parker Textile-Reinforced Hoses
  • Gates Industrial Hoses

Codes often confused with 5909.00

Common mistake. Can be confused with plastic hoses (3917) or rubber hoses (4009) if the textile component is not clearly the primary structural element, or with other textile tubes (e.g., 630790) if not specifically for conveying fluids.

39.17Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics40.09Tubes, pipes and hoses, of vulcanised rubber (other than hard rubber), with or without their fittings (e.g. joints, elbows, flanges)6307.90Textiles; made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307

Top exporters and importers of HS code 590900, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 590900 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 $171M
  2. 2 Germany $46M
  3. 3 United States $29M

World total: $417M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $50M
  2. 2 Japan $19M
  3. 3 Germany $18M

World total: $393M 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 5909.00

Brazil does not split HS 5909.00: its NCM code is 5909.00.00.

  1. 5909.00.00 Textile hoses and similar tubingMangueiras e tubos semelhantes, de matérias têxteis, mesmo com reforço ou acessórios de outras matérias.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 59.09 →

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

Questions about HS 5909.00

What is HS code 590900?

HS code 590900 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials. This HS code covers textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, which may or may not include linings, armor, or accessories made of other materials. The defining characteristic is the primary textile composition, making these hoses flexible yet robust for conveying liquids or gases. They are widely used in various industrial, agricultural, and emergency applications where durability, flexibility, and pressure resistance are crucial. Importers include fire departments, agricultural equipment suppliers, construction companies, and industrial manufacturers. Exporters are specialized textile and industrial product manufacturers who engineer these hoses for specific performance requirements, often incorporating synthetic fibers for strength and longevity. The textile core distinguishes them from purely plastic or rubber hoses.

What products fall under HS code 590900?

Fire hoses, irrigation hoses, industrial water hoses, flexible air ducts, textile-reinforced hydraulic hoses, canvas water delivery hoses, lay-flat textile hoses

What are common misclassifications for HS code 590900?

Can be confused with plastic hoses (3917) or rubber hoses (4009) if the textile component is not clearly the primary structural element, or with other textile tubes (e.g., 630790) if not specifically for conveying fluids.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 590900?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 590900 in UN Comtrade data were China ($171M, 41% of world exports), Germany ($46M) and the United States ($29M). World exports came to about $417M, 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 590900?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 590900 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 13% of world imports), Japan ($19M) and Germany ($18M). World imports came to about $393M, 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 590900 structured?

HS code 590900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (59) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) 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 590900?

In Brazil, HS code 590900 is NCM 5909.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.