Product classification
HS code for Flexible textile tubing: 5909.00
Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials.
Classification of flexible textile tubing under HS 5909.00
Flexible textile tubing is classified under HS code 5909.00. This classification is determined by the primary material and the specific construction of the product as defined in the Harmonized System. According to the Explanatory Notes, heading 5909 covers textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, which may or may not be provided with an internal lining, external armour, or accessories made of other materials such as metal or plastic. The essential character of these items is provided by the textile component, which is typically woven, braided, or knitted into a tubular form. These products are designed for the conveyance of liquids or gases and are frequently used in industrial, agricultural, or fire-fighting applications. Even if the tubing is heavily coated or impregnated with plastics or rubber, it remains in this category as long as the textile reinforcement is the dominant structural element. The classification process involves evaluating the General Interpretative Rules (GIR), specifically GIR 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 59, Note 7, specifically mentions textile products of a kind suitable for industrial use, which reinforces the placement of these tubes here. Furthermore, the presence of metal fittings like nozzles or couplings does not change the classification, as these are considered accessories to the main textile article.
- Covers
- Fire-fighting hoses made of synthetic or natural fibers
- Industrial textile siphons for fluid transfer
- Reinforced textile tubing with internal plastic linings
- Textile hoses with external metal wire armouring
- Woven textile conduits for agricultural irrigation
- 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. A frequent point of confusion involves HS code 3917, which covers tubes, pipes, and hoses of plastics. If the hose is primarily made of plastic without a significant textile reinforcement, it belongs in Chapter 39. Similarly, HS code 4009 covers tubes and hoses of vulcanized rubber. The distinction lies in whether the textile component is merely a reinforcement for the rubber/plastic or if the item is fundamentally a "textile hose." Additionally, if the tubing is made of metal, it would be classified under Chapter 73 (steel) or Chapter 74 (copper) depending on the base metal used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590900 (the code used for flexible textile tubing), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590900 (the code used for flexible textile tubing) 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 flexible textile tubing.
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 flexible textile tubing
Brazil classifies flexible textile tubing 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 flexible textile tubing
What is the HS code for Flexible textile tubing?
The HS code for Flexible textile tubing is 590900 (Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials). The HS code for flexible textile tubing, including fire hoses and industrial textile conduits, is 5909.00.
How do I classify Flexible textile tubing for customs?
Flexible textile tubing 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.
Can textile tubing contain metal parts?
Yes, textile tubing classified under 5909.00 can include metal armouring or accessories like couplings and nozzles, provided the main body is textile-based.
Which countries are the top exporters of flexible textile tubing (HS 590900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590900 (the code used for flexible textile tubing) 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 flexible textile tubing (HS 590900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590900 (the code used for flexible textile tubing) 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 Flexible textile tubing the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590900 for Flexible textile tubing 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 flexible textile tubing in Brazil?
In Brazil, flexible textile tubing (HS 590900) is classified under NCM 5909.00.00.