Product classification

HS code for Narrow adhesive fabric: 5806.40

Fabrics, narrow woven, consisting of warp without weft, assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs).

Classification of narrow adhesive fabric under HS 5806.40

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 5806.40
  • Scotch Brand decorative ribbons
  • Hallmark gift bows (often made from bolducs)
  • florist's ribbon
  • craft store adhesive fabric strips

Codes often confused with 5806.40

Common mistake. 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.

5806.32Fabrics, narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of man-made fibres (excluding goods of heading no. 5807)5806.31Fabrics; narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of cotton (excluding goods of heading no. 5807)59.03Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 590235.06Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight39.19Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape, strip and other flat shapes, of plastics, whether or not in rolls

Top exporters and importers of HS 580640 (the code used for narrow adhesive fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 580640 (the code used for narrow adhesive fabric) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, 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 580640, not only narrow adhesive fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $13M
  2. 2 Germany $8.5M
  3. 3 China $7.6M

World total: $64M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $8.5M
  2. 2 Mexico $8.0M
  3. 3 France $3.9M

World total: $68M 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 narrow adhesive fabric

Brazil classifies narrow adhesive fabric under NCM 5806.40.00: HS 5806.40 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about narrow adhesive fabric

What is the HS code for Narrow adhesive fabric?

The HS code for Narrow adhesive fabric is 580640 (Fabrics; narrow woven, consisting of warp without weft, assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)).

How do I classify Narrow adhesive fabric for customs?

Narrow adhesive fabric is classified under HS code 580640 — Fabrics; narrow woven, consisting of warp without weft, assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of narrow adhesive fabric (HS 580640)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 580640 (the code used for narrow adhesive fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($13M, 21% of world exports), Germany ($8.5M) and China ($7.6M). World exports came to about $64M, 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 narrow adhesive fabric (HS 580640)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 580640 (the code used for narrow adhesive fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($8.5M, 13% of world imports), Mexico ($8.0M) and France ($3.9M). World imports came to about $68M, 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 Narrow adhesive fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 580640 for Narrow adhesive 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 narrow adhesive fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, narrow adhesive fabric (HS 580640) is classified under NCM 5806.40.00.