HS Code for Industrial textile fabric

Industrial textile fabrics designed for technical applications are classified under HS code 5911.10. This code is situated within Chapter 59, which covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics. Heading 5911 is specifically reserved for textile products and articles for technical uses, as defined in Note 7 to Chapter 59. Subheading 5911.10 specifically addresses textile fabrics, felt, and felt-lined woven fabrics that have been combined with rubber, leather, or other materials for use in card clothing. This also extends to similar fabrics used for other technical purposes, such as rubber-impregnated narrow velvet fabrics used for covering weaving spindles. The classification is determined by the fabric's specialized construction and its integration into industrial machinery. These are not consumer-grade textiles; they are engineered materials designed to withstand mechanical friction, heat, or chemical exposure within a factory setting. The presence of a coating or lamination that serves a functional, rather than decorative, purpose is a key identifier for this classification.

Products Included

• Card clothing fabric for textile machinery
• Rubber-impregnated velvet for spindle covers
• Felt-lined woven fabrics for industrial rollers
• Technical fabrics for offset printing blankets
• Laminated fabrics for industrial conveyor belts
• Specialized technical felt for paper-making machinery

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 5911.20, which is specifically for bolting cloth, or 5911.90, which covers other technical textile articles like filter cloths or gaskets. If the fabric is not specifically for card clothing or similar spindle-covering applications, it likely falls under 5911.90. Furthermore, standard coated fabrics used for upholstery or apparel are classified under 5903 and do not qualify for the technical designation of 5911.

FAQ

What is the HS code for industrial textile fabric?

The specific HS code for technical fabrics used in card clothing and similar industrial applications is 5911.10.

Are industrial filters covered under this code?

Generally, no. Industrial filters and straining cloths are typically classified under 5911.40 or 5911.90, depending on their construction.