Product classification
HS code for Polyester tire cord fabric: 5902.20
Textile fabrics, tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester.
Classification of polyester tire cord fabric under HS 5902.20
Polyester tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 590220. This classification is governed by the specific technical applications and the high-tenacity nature of the textile. Chapter 59 of the Harmonized System deals with impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics, as well as textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. Heading 5902 is dedicated specifically to tire cord fabric made of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters, or viscose rayon. Because the product in question is manufactured from high tenacity polyester yarn, it is assigned to subheading 590220. This fabric is typically used as a reinforcement layer in rubber tires to provide structural integrity and heat resistance. The classification applies whether the fabric is dipped in a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) solution or remains undipped, provided it meets the definition of tire cord fabric. High tenacity yarn is defined in the Section XI notes as yarn having a tenacity, expressed in cN/tex, greater than 60 cN/tex for polyester. This technical threshold is mandatory for classification under this heading.
- Covers
- High tenacity polyester tire cord fabric
- RFL-dipped polyester tire cord
- Undipped polyester tire cord fabric
- Woven tire reinforcement fabrics made of polyester
- Also under 5902.20
- Teijin Aramid polyester tire cord
- Indorama Ventures polyester yarn
- Continental tire components
- Pirelli tire reinforcement
- Sumitomo tire materials
Codes often confused with 5902.20
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 540220, which covers high tenacity polyester yarn that has not yet been woven into a tire cord fabric. Another common error is using 590210, which is reserved for tire cord fabric made of nylon or other polyamides. If the fabric is not made of high tenacity yarn (below 60 cN/tex), it may be classified as a standard woven fabric in Chapter 54 or 55.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590220 (the code used for polyester tire cord fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590220 (the code used for polyester tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 590220, not only polyester tire cord fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$488M 37% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $428M 33% of world exports
- 3 Luxembourg $133M 10% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $190M 14% of world imports
- 2 Thailand $146M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $94M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $1.4B 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 code for polyester tire cord fabric
Brazil classifies polyester tire cord fabric under NCM 5902.20.00: HS 5902.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polyester tire cord fabric
What is the HS code for Polyester tire cord fabric?
The HS code for Polyester tire cord fabric is 590220 (Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester). The HS code for polyester tire cord fabric is 590220, provided it is made of high tenacity yarn.
How do I classify Polyester tire cord fabric for customs?
Polyester tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 590220 — Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines high tenacity for polyester in this context?
For polyester, high tenacity yarn must have a tenacity greater than 60 cN/tex to qualify for classification under heading 5902.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyester tire cord fabric (HS 590220)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590220 (the code used for polyester tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $488M, 37% of world exports), China ($428M) and Luxembourg ($133M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 polyester tire cord fabric (HS 590220)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590220 (the code used for polyester tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($190M, 14% of world imports), Thailand ($146M) and Japan ($94M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Polyester tire cord fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590220 for Polyester 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 polyester tire cord fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, polyester tire cord fabric (HS 590220) is classified under NCM 5902.20.00.