HS Code for Narrow adhesive fabric

Narrow adhesive fabric, specifically known as bolducs, is classified under HS code 5806.40. This classification is found in Chapter 58, which covers special woven fabrics, lace, and trimmings. Heading 5806 is dedicated to narrow woven fabrics. Subheading 5806.40 is unique because it describes fabrics consisting of warp without weft, assembled by means of an adhesive. Unlike traditional woven fabrics that utilize an interlacing of warp and weft yarns, bolducs are constructed by laying warp yarns parallel to each other and bonding them together with a plastic or adhesive binder. These products are typically used for decorative packaging, tying ribbons, or in industrial applications where a flat, non-stretching band is required. To qualify for this heading, the width of the fabric must not exceed 30 cm, and it must possess selvedges (either woven, glued, or otherwise made) on both edges. The classification is determined by the specific construction method (warp without weft) and the use of an adhesive as the primary structural binder.

Products Included

• Bolducs (ribbons of parallel yarns bonded by adhesive)
• Narrow ribbons without weft yarns
• Adhesive-bonded warp-only textile strips
• Decorative ribbons for gift wrapping (non-woven, warp-only)
• Industrial tying tapes made of bonded parallel textile fibers

Common Misclassification

Narrow adhesive fabrics are often misclassified under 5806.32 (other narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibers) or 5806.31 (of cotton). However, those codes require a weft yarn to be present. Another common error is classification under heading 5903 if the fabric is heavily coated or laminated with plastics; however, bolducs are specifically named in 5806.40. Finally, pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes (like Scotch tape) are classified in 3506 or 3919 and should not be confused with these textile-based bolducs.

FAQ

What is the HS code for narrow adhesive fabric (bolducs)?

The specific HS code for narrow woven fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive is 5806.40.

What defines a bolduc in textile classification?

A bolduc is defined as a narrow ribbon consisting of parallel textile yarns (warp) that are held together by an adhesive rather than by weft yarns.