Product classification
HS code for Elastic thread: 5604.10
Rubber thread and cord, textile covered.
Classification of elastic thread under HS 5604.10
Elastic thread is classified under HS code 560410. This classification is located in Chapter 56, which covers wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns, and related articles. Heading 5604 specifically addresses rubber thread and cord, textile covered, as well as textile yarn and strip impregnated or coated with rubber or plastics. Subheading 560410 is dedicated to rubber thread and cord that has been covered with textile material. This is a composite product where a core of vulcanized rubber is wrapped, braided, or otherwise covered with textile fibers like polyester, nylon, or cotton. The classification is determined by GIR 1 and GIR 6, as the product is a specific combination of rubber and textile materials defined by the heading. The presence of the textile covering is the primary factor that moves the product from Chapter 40 (rubber) to Chapter 56 (textiles).
- Covers
- Textile-covered rubber thread
- Braided elastic cord for garments
- Polyester-covered elastic thread
- Nylon-wrapped rubber cord
- Elastic string for jewelry making (textile covered)
- Also under 5604.10
- Prym (elastic components)
- Stretchline (elastic narrow fabrics)
- Fulflex (rubber thread)
- Nilit (specialty yarns, some elastic)
Codes often confused with 5604.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for elastic thread is HS code 400700, which is for bare vulcanized rubber thread. If the rubber is not covered by a textile layer, it must stay in Chapter 40. Another error is using HS code 540411 for elastomeric monofilament; while both are elastic, 560410 specifically requires a rubber core with a textile covering, whereas 540411 is a single synthetic filament.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560410 (the code used for elastic thread), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560410 (the code used for elastic thread) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 14% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 37% of its exports here ($4.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 560410, not only elastic thread.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $362M 78% of world exports
- 2 Sri Lanka $11M 2.3% of world exports
- 3 Germany $9.3M 2.0% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 37% of its exports here ($4.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $466M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$42M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Cambodia* ~$23M 7.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$14M 4.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $297M 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 elastic thread
Brazil classifies elastic thread under NCM 5604.10.00: HS 5604.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about elastic thread
What is the HS code for Elastic thread?
The HS code for Elastic thread is 560410 (Rubber thread and cord; textile covered). The HS code for textile-covered rubber thread and cord is 560410.
How do I classify Elastic thread for customs?
Elastic thread is classified under HS code 560410 — Rubber thread and cord; textile covered. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is bare rubber thread classified under this code?
No, bare rubber thread without a textile covering is classified under HS code 400700.
Which countries are the top exporters of elastic thread (HS 560410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560410 (the code used for elastic thread) in UN Comtrade data were China ($362M, 78% of world exports), Sri Lanka ($11M) and Germany ($9.3M). World exports came to about $466M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 37% of its exports here ($4.6M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of elastic thread (HS 560410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560410 (the code used for elastic thread) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $42M, 14% of world imports), Cambodia (about $23M) and Bangladesh (about $14M). World imports came to about $297M, 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 Elastic thread the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560410 for Elastic thread 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 elastic thread in Brazil?
In Brazil, elastic thread (HS 560410) is classified under NCM 5604.10.00.