Product classification
HS code for Coated textile fabric: 5907.00
Textile fabrics, otherwise impregnated, coated or covered, painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like.
Classification of coated textile fabric under HS 5907.00
HS code 5907.00 serves as a specific category for textile fabrics that have undergone impregnation, coating, or covering with materials that do not fall under the more common categories of plastics or rubber. While Chapter 59 generally covers technical textiles, 5907.00 is unique because it includes fabrics treated with oil, wax, or paint. This includes theatrical scenery and studio back-cloths. The classification depends on the coating being visible to the naked eye, though not necessarily resulting in a change of color. If the coating is merely to bind the fibers without creating a surface layer, the fabric might be classified under Chapters 50 through 55 instead. This code is vital for identifying specialized industrial fabrics used in arts, theater, and specific protective applications where standard polymer coatings are not utilized. The fabric base can be woven, knitted, or non-woven, but the defining characteristic is the nature of the coating, distinguishing it from the ubiquitous PVC or polyurethane coatings found in other headings.
- Covers
- Oil-coated fabrics (oilcloth)
- Wax-impregnated canvas for industrial use
- Painted canvas for theatrical scenery
- Studio back-cloths for photography
- Fabrics coated with silicate for fireproofing
- Also under 5907.00
- Rosco Flame Retardant Fabrics
- Sunbrella Marine Canvas
- Ferrari Textiles (Stamoid)
- Dazian Stage Fabrics
- Serge Ferrari Soltis
Codes often confused with 5907.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 5903, which covers fabrics impregnated or coated with plastics (like PVC or PU). Additionally, 5906 is often confused with this code, but 5906 is reserved for rubberized textile fabrics. If the coating is not visible to the naked eye, the product may be misclassified here when it should actually be in the respective textile chapter (50-55) based on the fiber content.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590700 (the code used for coated textile fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590700 (the code used for coated textile fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 590700, not only coated textile fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $402M 45% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $86M 9.7% of world exports
- 3 South Korea $55M 6.2% of world exports
World total: $887M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $97M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $51M 6.3% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$44M 5.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $807M 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 textile fabric
Brazil classifies coated textile fabric under NCM 5907.00.00: HS 5907.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about coated textile fabric
What is the HS code for Coated textile fabric?
The HS code for Coated textile fabric is 590700 (Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered, painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like). The HS code for textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated, or covered (excluding plastic or rubber) is 5907.00.
How do I classify Coated textile fabric for customs?
Coated textile fabric is classified under HS code 590700 — Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered, painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic-coated fabrics included in 5907.00?
No, fabrics coated with plastics are classified under heading 5903. HS code 5907.00 is for fabrics coated with other substances like oil, wax, or paint.
Which countries are the top exporters of coated textile fabric (HS 590700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590700 (the code used for coated textile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($402M, 45% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($86M) and South Korea ($55M). World exports came to about $887M, 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 textile fabric (HS 590700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590700 (the code used for coated textile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($97M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($51M) and Vietnam (about $44M). World imports came to about $807M, 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 textile fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590700 for Coated textile fabric 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 textile fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, coated textile fabric (HS 590700) is classified under NCM 5907.00.00.