Product classification
HS code for Industrial textile fabric: 5911.10
Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles.
Classification of industrial textile fabric under HS 5911.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5911.10
- Graf Card Clothing
- Trützschler Carding Elements
- G. Stäubli AG (textile machinery components)
- A. Monforts Textilmaschinen (specialized fabrics)
- Siegling (now Forbo Siegling) technical fabrics
Codes often confused with 5911.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 591110 (the code used for industrial textile fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 591110 (the code used for industrial textile fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 591110, not only industrial textile fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Israel $119M 25% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $75M 16% of world exports
- 3 Germany $68M 14% of world exports
World total: $477M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $69M 16% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $37M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $25M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $419M 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 industrial textile fabric
Brazil classifies industrial textile fabric under NCM 5911.10.00: HS 5911.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial textile fabric
What is the HS code for Industrial textile fabric?
The HS code for Industrial textile fabric is 591110 (Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles). The specific HS code for technical fabrics used in card clothing and similar industrial applications is 5911.10.
How do I classify Industrial textile fabric for customs?
Industrial textile fabric is classified under HS code 591110 — Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial textile fabric (HS 591110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 591110 (the code used for industrial textile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($119M, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($75M) and Germany ($68M). World exports came to about $477M, 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 industrial textile fabric (HS 591110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 591110 (the code used for industrial textile fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($69M, 16% of world imports), Malaysia ($37M) and Germany ($25M). World imports came to about $419M, 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 Industrial textile fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 591110 for Industrial textile fabric 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 industrial textile fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial textile fabric (HS 591110) is classified under NCM 5911.10.00.