Product classification
HS code for Fire hose: 5909.00
Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials.
Classification of fire hose under HS 5909.00
Fire hoses are classified under HS code 5909.00. This heading specifically covers textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armor, or accessories of other materials. The classification is determined by the primary constituent material, which is textile. In the context of the Harmonized System, Chapter 59 deals with impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics and technical textile articles. Fire hoses are engineered to withstand high pressure and are typically constructed from high-tenacity synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon. Even if the hose features an internal rubber or plastic lining to ensure water-tightness, or an external metal wire reinforcement (armor), it remains classified under 5909.00 because the textile component provides the essential structural character and pressure resistance. This code also includes hoses that are imported with couplings or nozzles already attached, provided the hose remains the principal component of the shipment.
- Covers
- Synthetic fiber fire hoses
- Rubber-lined textile hosepiping
- Armored textile tubing for firefighting
- Canvas fire hoses
- Hosepiping fitted with metal couplings
- Also under 5909.00
- Angus Fire Hoses
- Mandals Hoses
- Goodyear Textile Hoses
- Parker Textile-Reinforced Hoses
- Gates Industrial Hoses
Codes often confused with 5909.00
Common mistake. Fire hoses are often misclassified under 4009 (rubber hoses) or 3917 (plastic hoses). The distinction lies in the reinforcement; if the hose is primarily a textile tube that has been lined, it belongs in 5909.00. If it is a rubber hose reinforced with textile fibers where the rubber is the dominant material, it falls under 4009. Confusion also occurs with 8424 when the hose is part of a larger firefighting appliance.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590900 (the code used for fire hose), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590900 (the code used for fire hose) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 590900, not only fire hose.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $171M 41% of world exports
- 2 Germany $46M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $29M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $417M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 13% of world imports
- 2 Japan $19M 4.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $18M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $393M 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 fire hose
Brazil classifies fire hose under NCM 5909.00.00: HS 5909.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fire hose
What is the HS code for Fire hose?
The HS code for Fire hose is 590900 (Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials). The HS code for fire hoses made of textile materials is 5909.00.
How do I classify Fire hose for customs?
Fire hose is classified under HS code 590900 — Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the metal couplings classified separately?
If the couplings are attached to the hose, they are generally classified together under 5909.00. If imported separately, they are classified according to their material, such as 7307 for steel fittings.
Which countries are the top exporters of fire hose (HS 590900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590900 (the code used for fire hose) in UN Comtrade data were China ($171M, 41% of world exports), Germany ($46M) and the United States ($29M). World exports came to about $417M, 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 fire hose (HS 590900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590900 (the code used for fire hose) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 13% of world imports), Japan ($19M) and Germany ($18M). World imports came to about $393M, 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 Fire hose the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590900 for Fire hose 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 fire hose in Brazil?
In Brazil, fire hose (HS 590900) is classified under NCM 5909.00.00.