Product classification

HS code for Coated textile yarn: 5604.90

Yarn, textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604.

Classification of coated textile yarn under HS 5604.90

The classification of coated textile yarn under HS code 5604.90 is based on the integration of textile materials with rubber or plastics. Heading 5604 covers rubber thread and cord, textile covered, and textile yarn impregnated or coated with rubber or plastics. Subheading 5604.90 is the residual category for these products that are not specifically rubber thread. To qualify, the textile yarn (which could be synthetic filament or natural fiber) must be significantly altered by the coating or sheathing process. This often involves a process where the plastic or rubber becomes an integral part of the yarn's structure, providing enhanced durability or moisture resistance. It is distinct from simple twisted yarns or yarns that have been lightly sized. The coating must be substantial enough to be perceived as a layer; otherwise, the yarn remains classified in its respective fiber chapter. This classification is crucial for technical textiles used in automotive, aerospace, and heavy industrial sewing where environmental resistance is paramount.

Covers
  • Polyester yarn coated with PVC
  • Nylon yarn sheathed with polyurethane
  • Textile yarn impregnated with rubber for industrial belts
  • Plastic-covered monofilament yarn
  • Coated high-tenacity yarn for outdoor use
Also under 5604.90
  • Coats (industrial threads, some coated)
  • Freudenberg (technical yarns)
  • Teijin (high-performance fibers, some coated)
  • DSM (specialty materials)

Codes often confused with 5604.90

Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 5402, which covers synthetic filament yarn that has not been coated. Another common error is using 5605.00, which is for metallized yarn. If the yarn is simply twisted with a plastic strip, it might be misclassified here instead of under heading 5404 or 5405. Additionally, gimped yarn is classified under 5606.00 and should not be confused with the coated yarns of 5604.90.

54.02Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex5605.00Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal54.04Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm54.05Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more, no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw), of artificial textile materials of a width not exceeding 5mm5606.00Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn

Top exporters and importers of HS 560490 (the code used for coated textile yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560490 (the code used for coated textile yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 11% 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 560490, not only coated textile yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $78M
  2. 2 France $66M
  3. 3 Japan $58M

World total: $390M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Romania $39M
  2. 2 Thailand $37M
  3. 3 United States $34M

World total: $365M 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 codes for coated textile yarn

Brazil splits HS 5604.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5604.90.10Imitation catgut of silk yarn
  • 5604.90.21High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coated
  • 5604.90.22High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coated
  • 5604.90.90Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and strip

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about coated textile yarn

What is the HS code for Coated textile yarn?

The HS code for Coated textile yarn is 560490 (Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604). The HS code for textile yarn impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics is 5604.90.

How do I classify Coated textile yarn for customs?

Coated textile yarn is classified under HS code 560490 — Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this include yarn coated with metal?

No, yarn coated with metal or combined with metal thread is classified under HS code 5605.00 as metallized yarn.

Which countries are the top exporters of coated textile yarn (HS 560490)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560490 (the code used for coated textile yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($78M, 20% of world exports), France ($66M) and Japan ($58M). World exports came to about $390M, 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 yarn (HS 560490)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 560490 (the code used for coated textile yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($39M, 11% of world imports), Thailand ($37M) and the United States ($34M). World imports came to about $365M, 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 yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 560490 for Coated textile yarn 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 yarn in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 560490 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for coated textile yarn depends on the product's details: 5604.90.10 (Imitation catgut of silk yarn), 5604.90.21 (High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coated), 5604.90.22 (High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coated), 5604.90.90 (Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and strip).