Product classification
HS code for Knitted rubberized fabric: 5906.91
Textile fabrics, rubberised, (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted.
Classification of knitted rubberized fabric under HS 5906.91
Knitted rubberized fabric is classified under HS code 5906.91. Chapter 59 covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics. Heading 5906 is specifically for rubberized textile fabrics, excluding those used for tire cord (5902). The subheading 5906.91 is designated for fabrics that are knitted or crocheted. According to Note 4 to Chapter 59, "rubberized textile fabrics" refers to textiles impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber, weighing more than 1,500 g/m2, or containing more than 50% rubber by weight. The classification is determined by the combination of the textile's knitted structure and the application of rubber, provided it meets the technical definitions of rubberized fabric in the Section and Chapter notes.
- Covers
- Rubber-coated knitted cotton fabric
- Laminated knitted synthetic fabric with rubber layers
- Knitted elastic fabrics combined with rubber (meeting Chapter 59 notes)
- Waterproofed knitted textiles with rubber backing
- Rubberized jersey fabrics for industrial use
- Also under 5906.91
- Gore-Tex (some stretch versions)
- Polartec Power Shield (certain variants)
- Schoeller Textil (rubberized knits)
- 3M (specialty coated fabrics)
- Nike (performance apparel fabrics)
Codes often confused with 5906.91
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5906.10, which is specifically for adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20 cm. If the fabric is not rubberized but merely impregnated with plastics (like PVC or polyurethane), it falls under 5903. Furthermore, if the rubber is not the primary coating or if the fabric is simply knitted with rubber threads (elastomeric), it might be classified in Chapter 60 (e.g., 6001-6006) rather than Chapter 59.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590691 (the code used for knitted rubberized fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590691 (the code used for knitted rubberized fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 9.6% 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 590691, not only knitted rubberized fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $34M 31% of world exports
- 2 Germany $24M 22% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$16M 15% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $109M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$11M 9.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Brazil $10M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $9.2M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $112M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 knitted rubberized fabric
Brazil classifies knitted rubberized fabric under NCM 5906.91.00: HS 5906.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about knitted rubberized fabric
What is the HS code for Knitted rubberized fabric?
The HS code for Knitted rubberized fabric is 590691 (Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted). The HS code for knitted or crocheted rubberized textile fabric is 5906.91.
How do I classify Knitted rubberized fabric for customs?
Knitted rubberized fabric is classified under HS code 590691 — Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 5906.91 and 5906.10?
HS code 5906.10 is strictly for adhesive tapes with a width of 20 cm or less, while 5906.91 covers broader knitted rubberized fabrics.
Which countries are the top exporters of knitted rubberized fabric (HS 590691)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590691 (the code used for knitted rubberized fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($34M, 31% of world exports), Germany ($24M) and Taiwan (about $16M). World exports came to about $109M, 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 knitted rubberized fabric (HS 590691)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590691 (the code used for knitted rubberized fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $11M, 9.6% of world imports), Brazil ($10M) and Mexico ($9.2M). World imports came to about $112M, 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 Knitted rubberized fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590691 for Knitted rubberized 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 knitted rubberized fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, knitted rubberized fabric (HS 590691) is classified under NCM 5906.91.00.