Product classification
HS code for Plastic coated yarn: 5604.90
Yarn, textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604.
Classification of plastic coated yarn under HS 5604.90
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.
- Covers
- PVC-coated polyester yarn
- Plastic-sheathed nylon thread
- Impregnated textile cords for industrial use
- Plastic-coated high-tenacity yarn
- Textile monofilaments sheathed in plastic
- Also under 5604.90
- Coats (industrial threads, some coated)
- Freudenberg (technical yarns)
- Teijin (high-performance fibers, some coated)
- DSM (specialty materials)
Codes often confused with 5604.90
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560490 (the code used for plastic coated yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560490 (the code used for plastic coated yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, with 11% 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 560490, not only plastic coated yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $78M 20% of world exports
- 2 France $66M 17% of world exports
- 3 Japan $58M 15% of world exports
World total: $390M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Romania $39M 11% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $37M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $34M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $365M 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 codes for plastic coated yarn
Brazil splits HS 5604.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5604.90.10Imitation catgut of silk yarn
- 5604.90.21High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coated
- 5604.90.22High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coated
- 5604.90.90Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and strip
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about plastic coated yarn
What is the HS code for Plastic coated yarn?
The HS code for Plastic coated yarn is 560490 (Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604). The HS code for textile yarn impregnated, coated, or sheathed with plastics is 5604.90.
How do I classify Plastic coated yarn for customs?
Plastic coated yarn is classified under HS code 560490 — Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of plastic coated yarn (HS 560490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560490 (the code used for plastic coated yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($78M, 20% of world exports), France ($66M) and Japan ($58M). World exports came to about $390M, 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 plastic coated yarn (HS 560490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560490 (the code used for plastic coated yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($39M, 11% of world imports), Thailand ($37M) and the United States ($34M). World imports came to about $365M, 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 Plastic coated yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560490 for Plastic coated yarn 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 plastic coated yarn in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 560490 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for plastic coated yarn depends on the product's details: 5604.90.10 (Imitation catgut of silk yarn), 5604.90.21 (High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coated), 5604.90.22 (High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coated), 5604.90.90 (Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and strip).