Product classification
HS code for Fabric wallpaper: 5905.00
Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Classification of fabric wallpaper under HS 5905.00
Fabric wallpaper, technically referred to as textile wall coverings, is classified under HS code 5905.00. This heading is unique within the Harmonized System because it covers textile products specifically designed and prepared for use as wall or ceiling decorations. To qualify for this classification, the product must meet two primary criteria: it must be in rolls with a width of at least 45 cm, and it must consist of a textile surface that has been fixed onto a backing (usually paper or non-woven fabric) or has been treated on the back (impregnated or coated to allow for pasting). The textile surface can be woven, knitted, or even consist of parallel yarns. This classification is distinct from standard rolls of fabric found in Chapters 50 through 60 because of the specific backing and its intended decorative application. According to the Section XI notes, this heading takes precedence for products meeting this description, even if the textile material itself would otherwise fall under a different category. This code is critical for interior design suppliers and manufacturers of luxury wall treatments to ensure they are not paying the higher duties often associated with standard apparel textiles.
- Covers
- Silk wall coverings with paper backing
- Linen textile wallpaper in rolls
- Woven jute wall coverings
- Non-woven textile wall coverings over 45cm wide
- Textile surfaces fixed on a plastic or paper base for walls
- Also under 5905.00
- Vescom wallcoverings
- Innovations in Wallcoverings
- Koroseal wallcoverings
- J. Josephson commercial wallcoverings
- Wolf-Gordon wallcoverings
Codes often confused with 5905.00
Common mistake. Fabric wallpaper is most commonly misclassified under 4814, which covers wallpaper made of paper or paper covered with a thin layer of plastic. If the visible surface is textile, it must be in 5905.00. It is also sometimes confused with 5903, which covers textile fabrics laminated with plastics; however, 5903 is generally for industrial or apparel use, whereas 5905 is specifically for wall coverings. Finally, if the fabric is not backed and is simply a roll of cloth, it must be classified by its material in Chapters 50-60.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590500 (the code used for fabric wallpaper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590500 (the code used for fabric wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 590500, not only fabric wallpaper.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $36M 22% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $24M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 12% of world exports
World total: $168M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $40M 23% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $13M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 France $10M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $172M 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 wallpaper
Brazil classifies fabric wallpaper under NCM 5905.00.00: HS 5905.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fabric wallpaper
What is the HS code for Fabric wallpaper?
The HS code for Fabric wallpaper is 590500 (Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated). The HS code for textile wall coverings (fabric wallpaper) is 5905.00.
How do I classify Fabric wallpaper for customs?
Fabric wallpaper is classified under HS code 590500 — Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include vinyl wallpaper that looks like fabric?
No, if the surface is made of vinyl (plastic) and only embossed to look like fabric, it is classified under 4814. The surface must be an actual textile material to qualify for 5905.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of fabric wallpaper (HS 590500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590500 (the code used for fabric wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data were China ($36M, 22% of world exports), Belgium ($24M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World exports came to about $168M, 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 wallpaper (HS 590500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590500 (the code used for fabric wallpaper) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($40M, 23% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($13M) and France ($10M). World imports came to about $172M, 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 wallpaper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590500 for Fabric wallpaper 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 wallpaper in Brazil?
In Brazil, fabric wallpaper (HS 590500) is classified under NCM 5905.00.00.