Product classification
HS code for Fabric adhesive tape: 5906.10
Textile fabrics, rubberised, (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Classification of fabric adhesive tape under HS 5906.10
Fabric adhesive tape is classified under HS code 5906.10. This classification is specific to rubberised textile fabrics where the adhesive tape has a width not exceeding 20 cm. The Harmonized System places this in Chapter 59, which covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics. To fall under this code, the tape must have a textile base (woven, knitted, or non-woven) that has been treated with rubber to provide adhesive properties. The classification is heavily dependent on two factors: the material composition and the physical dimensions. If the tape is made of a textile material but uses a plastic-based adhesive or coating without rubber, it may move to a different heading. The 20 cm width limit is a strict technical threshold; any fabric adhesive tape wider than 20 cm is classified under 5906.91 or 5906.99. This code is essential for industrial, medical, and consumer goods trade, ensuring that textile-based tapes are distinguished from paper or plastic alternatives.
- Covers
- Cotton cloth adhesive tape
- Rubberised textile duct tape (under 20cm)
- Fabric-backed electrical tape
- Surgical fabric tape
- Friction tape for mechanical use
- Athletic fabric strapping tape
- Also under 5906.10
- 3M Scotch electrical tape
- Johnson & Johnson Band-Aid (some variants)
- Tesa textile tapes
- Nitto Denko automotive tapes
- Shurtape duct tape
Codes often confused with 5906.10
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for fabric adhesive tape is HS code 3919.10, which is for self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, and strip of plastics. If the backing is plastic rather than textile, 3919 is correct, but for fabric-based tapes, 5906.10 must be used. Another error is using 4823.12 for adhesive paper tape. Additionally, if the fabric tape is not rubberised but instead coated with plastics, it might be incorrectly placed in 5903, which covers textiles impregnated with plastics.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590610 (the code used for fabric adhesive tape), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590610 (the code used for fabric adhesive tape) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, 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 590610, not only fabric adhesive tape.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $226M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $148M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $106M 13% of world exports
World total: $827M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $97M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $83M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $71M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $885M 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 fabric adhesive tape
Brazil classifies fabric adhesive tape under NCM 5906.10.00: HS 5906.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fabric adhesive tape
What is the HS code for Fabric adhesive tape?
The HS code for Fabric adhesive tape is 590610 (Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm). The HS code for fabric adhesive tape (rubberised and under 20cm wide) is 5906.10.
How do I classify Fabric adhesive tape for customs?
Fabric adhesive tape is classified under HS code 590610 — Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the fabric tape is wider than 20 cm?
If the rubberised fabric tape exceeds 20 cm in width, it is classified under HS code 5906.91 (if knitted or crocheted) or 5906.99 (other).
Which countries are the top exporters of fabric adhesive tape (HS 590610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590610 (the code used for fabric adhesive tape) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($226M, 27% of world exports), China ($148M) and the United States ($106M). World exports came to about $827M, 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 fabric adhesive tape (HS 590610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590610 (the code used for fabric adhesive tape) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($97M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($83M) and the United States ($71M). World imports came to about $885M, 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 Fabric adhesive tape the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590610 for Fabric adhesive tape 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 fabric adhesive tape in Brazil?
In Brazil, fabric adhesive tape (HS 590610) is classified under NCM 5906.10.00.