Product classification
HS code for Polyamide tire cord: 5902.10
Textile fabrics, tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides.
Classification of polyamide tire cord under HS 5902.10
Polyamide tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 5902.10. This classification is governed by the specific application and construction of the material. Chapter 59 covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics, as well as textile articles for industrial use. Heading 5902 is specifically dedicated to tire cord fabrics made of high tenacity yarn of nylon, other polyamides, polyesters, or viscose rayon. Because this product consists of high tenacity polyamide yarn arranged in a specific parallel structure and usually dipped in a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) resin to facilitate adhesion to rubber, it meets the criteria for this specialized industrial heading. The high tenacity requirement is a critical technical parameter for this classification, ensuring the fabric can withstand the mechanical stresses of tire reinforcement. The structure of tire cord fabric typically involves a heavy warp of high-tenacity yarns held together by a very fine, widely spaced weft, which is a unique construction designed specifically for the automotive and aerospace industries to provide dimensional stability and heat resistance to tires. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, the heading provides the most specific description for this industrial textile. The RFL dipping process is a key identifier; without this treatment, the fabric might struggle to bond with the rubber compounds during the tire vulcanization process. Furthermore, the polyamide used is typically Nylon 6 or Nylon 6,6, known for their excellent fatigue resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio.
- Covers
- Nylon 6 tire cord fabric
- Nylon 6,6 high tenacity tire reinforcement fabric
- Polyamide dipped tire cord
- Industrial polyamide fabrics 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. This product is often misclassified under HS code 5402.11, which covers high tenacity nylon yarn. While the yarn is the primary component, once it is woven or laid into a fabric structure for tires, it must move to 5902. Another common error is using 5903, which covers fabrics laminated or coated with plastics. While tire cord is often "dipped," the specific provision in 5902 takes precedence over the general coating provision in 5903.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590210 (the code used for polyamide tire cord), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590210 (the code used for polyamide tire cord) 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 polyamide tire cord.
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 polyamide tire cord
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 polyamide tire cord
What is the HS code for Polyamide tire cord?
The HS code for Polyamide tire cord 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 polyamides is 5902.10.
How do I classify Polyamide tire cord for customs?
Polyamide tire cord 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.
What defines high tenacity yarn in this context?
High tenacity yarn refers to yarn having a tenacity of more than 60 cN/tex, which is required for the structural integrity of automotive and aircraft tires.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyamide tire cord (HS 590210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590210 (the code used for polyamide tire cord) 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 polyamide tire cord (HS 590210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590210 (the code used for polyamide tire cord) 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 Polyamide tire cord the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590210 for Polyamide tire cord 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 polyamide tire cord in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 590210 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for polyamide tire cord 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).