Product classification
HS code for Nylon tire cord fabric: 5902.10
Textile fabrics, tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides.
Classification of nylon tire cord fabric under HS 5902.10
Nylon tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 5902.10. This material is a specialized industrial textile used primarily as a reinforcement layer in rubber tires for vehicles, aircraft, and heavy machinery. Chapter 59 of the Harmonized System covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics, and heading 5902 is specifically dedicated to tire cord fabric made of high-tenacity yarn. To fall under 5902.10, the fabric must be constructed from high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides. The fabric structure is unique; it consists of a heavy warp of high-tenacity yarn held together by very fine, widely spaced weft yarns. This 'weftless' appearance is designed to allow maximum penetration of rubber during the tire manufacturing process. Most tire cord fabrics are also treated with a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) dip to ensure a strong bond between the synthetic fibers and the rubber compound, a process that confirms its classification in Chapter 59.
- Covers
- High-tenacity nylon tire cord fabric
- Polyamide tire cord fabric (dipped or undipped)
- Nylon 6,6 tire reinforcement fabric
- Rubberized nylon cord fabric for tires
- Industrial polyamide fabric for tire carcasses
- Also under 5902.10
- Invista CORDURA nylon tire cord
- DuPont nylon tire yarn
- Michelin tire reinforcement
- Goodyear tire components
- Bridgestone tire materials
Codes often confused with 5902.10
Common mistake. Nylon tire cord fabric is often misclassified under HS code 5402.11, which is for high-tenacity nylon yarn. However, 5402.11 only applies to the yarn itself; once the yarn is woven into a fabric structure, it must move to 5902.10. Another error is using 5903, which covers fabrics laminated or coated with plastics. While tire cord is often 'dipped,' the specific heading 5902 takes precedence over the general coating heading 5903 due to the specific industrial application and construction of the material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590210 (the code used for nylon tire cord fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590210 (the code used for nylon tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 9.9% 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 590210, not only nylon tire cord fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $478M 40% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$164M 14% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Türkiye $94M 7.8% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $116M 9.9% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $106M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 United States $98M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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. 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 codes for nylon tire cord fabric
Brazil splits HS 5902.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5902.10.10Rubberised nylon or polyamide tyre cord fabric
- 5902.10.90Other nylon or polyamide tyre cord fabric
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nylon tire cord fabric
What is the HS code for Nylon tire cord fabric?
The HS code for Nylon tire cord fabric is 590210 (Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides). The HS code for tire cord fabric made of high-tenacity nylon or other polyamide yarns is 5902.10.
How do I classify Nylon tire cord fabric for customs?
Nylon tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 590210 — Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include fabrics made of polyester?
No, tire cord fabric made of polyester is classified under a different subheading, 5902.20. HS code 5902.10 is strictly for nylon or other polyamide-based tire cord fabrics.
Which countries are the top exporters of nylon tire cord fabric (HS 590210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590210 (the code used for nylon tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($478M, 40% of world exports), Vietnam (about $164M) and Türkiye ($94M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 nylon tire cord fabric (HS 590210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590210 (the code used for nylon tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data were India ($116M, 9.9% of world imports), Thailand ($106M) and the United States ($98M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Nylon tire cord fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590210 for Nylon tire cord 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 nylon tire cord fabric in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 590210 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for nylon tire cord fabric depends on the product's details: 5902.10.10 (Rubberised nylon or polyamide tyre cord fabric), 5902.10.90 (Other nylon or polyamide tyre cord fabric).