HS Code for Plastic coated yarn

Plastic coated yarn is classified under HS code 5604.90. This classification is found in Chapter 56, which covers wadding, felt, nonwovens, and special yarns. Heading 5604 specifically includes textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, which has been impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics. Subheading 5604.90 is the residual category for these types of treated yarns that are not rubber-core threads. The classification is based on the fact that a textile yarn (the core) is combined with a plastic coating in a way that the resulting product remains a single strand or yarn-like structure. This process is often used to increase the strength, weather resistance, or friction coefficient of the base textile yarn.

Products Included

• PVC-coated polyester yarn
• Plastic-sheathed nylon thread
• Impregnated textile cords for industrial use
• Plastic-coated high-tenacity yarn
• Textile monofilaments sheathed in plastic

Common Misclassification

Plastic coated yarn is often misclassified under HS code 5404, which covers synthetic monofilament. However, 5404 is for single filaments without additional coating. Another common error is using HS code 5903, which covers textile fabrics impregnated or coated with plastic. 5903 is for woven or knitted fabrics, whereas 5604.90 is strictly for the yarn itself before it is converted into a fabric.

FAQ

What is the HS code for plastic coated yarn?

The HS code for textile yarn impregnated, coated, or sheathed with plastics is 5604.90.

Is plastic-coated yarn considered a textile or a plastic?

It is considered a textile product of Chapter 56, as the textile core provides the primary structure, even though the plastic coating provides specific surface properties.