Product classification
HS code for Coated floor covering: 5904.90
Textiles floor coverings, consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum.
Classification of coated floor covering under HS 5904.90
The classification 5904.90 applies to textile floor coverings that consist of a coating or covering applied to a textile backing. This product is unique because it combines a textile base with a heavy industrial coating, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), bitumen, or synthetic resins. The textile backing, which can be woven, knitted, or non-woven (like felt), provides structural stability and adhesion, while the coating serves as the functional wear surface. This classification is part of Chapter 59, which covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics. The primary reason for this classification is that the coating is the predominant feature of the product, distinguishing it from traditional carpets where the textile fibers form the walking surface. This code is specifically for floor coverings other than linoleum. The determination of this code depends on the presence of the textile backing; if the floor covering were made entirely of plastic without any textile component, it would be classified in Chapter 39. The industrial nature of these products makes them suitable for high-traffic areas where durability and moisture resistance are required.
- Covers
- PVC-coated textile floor tiles
- Bitumen-backed needleloom floor coverings
- Synthetic resin-coated textile mats
- Heavy-duty industrial textile-backed flooring
- Vinyl-coated felt floor coverings
- Textile-backed floor coverings with a polyurethane wear layer
- Also under 5904.90
- Interface carpet tiles
- Milliken carpet planks
- Shaw Contract commercial flooring
- Forbo Flotex (flocked flooring)
- Tarkett commercial sheet vinyl (with textile backing)
Codes often confused with 5904.90
Common mistake. Coated floor coverings are frequently confused with HS code 3918, which covers floor coverings of plastics. The key distinction is the textile backing; if a textile layer is present, 5904 is the correct heading. It is also confused with HS code 5703, which covers tufted carpets. However, 5703 is for products where the textile pile is the surface, whereas 5904.90 is for products where a coating covers the textile. Finally, linoleum is specifically excluded and must be classified under 5904.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590490 (the code used for coated floor covering), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590490 (the code used for coated floor covering) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 34% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 590490, not only coated floor covering.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $31M 45% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$26M 38% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $3.0M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $67M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kazakhstan $23M 34% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $4.6M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $3.8M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $67M 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. 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 coated floor covering
Brazil classifies coated floor covering under NCM 5904.90.00: HS 5904.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coated floor covering
What is the HS code for Coated floor covering?
The HS code for Coated floor covering is 590490 (Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum). The HS code for textile floor coverings with a coating or covering (other than linoleum) is 5904.90.
How do I classify Coated floor covering for customs?
Coated floor covering is classified under HS code 590490 — Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include rubber floor mats?
No, floor mats made entirely of vulcanized rubber are classified under 4016.91. This code only applies if there is a textile backing involved.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated floor covering (HS 590490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590490 (the code used for coated floor covering) in UN Comtrade data were China ($31M, 45% of world exports), Russia (about $26M) and the United States ($3.0M). World exports came to about $67M, 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 coated floor covering (HS 590490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590490 (the code used for coated floor covering) in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($23M, 34% of world imports), the Philippines ($4.6M) and Canada ($3.8M). World imports came to about $67M, 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.
Is the HS code for Coated floor covering the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590490 for Coated floor covering is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for coated floor covering in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated floor covering (HS 590490) is classified under NCM 5904.90.00.