HS Code for Rubber clothing

Rubber clothing is classified under HS code 401590, which is located in Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof). This specific code is designated for articles of apparel and clothing accessories made of vulcanized rubber (other than hard rubber), excluding gloves, mittens, and mitts. The classification is determined by the material composition of the garment. For an item to fall under 401590, the vulcanized rubber must provide the essential character of the article. This typically applies to garments made from sheets of rubber rather than rubberized textile fabrics. The distinction is vital: if a garment is made of a textile fabric that has been coated or laminated with rubber, it is generally classified in Chapter 61 or 62 (specifically under headings like 6113 or 6210). HS code 401590 is therefore reserved for specialized items where the rubber itself forms the structure of the clothing, such as heavy-duty industrial aprons, diving suits, or protective suits used in chemical handling where a total rubber barrier is required. This code ensures that pure rubber apparel is tracked separately from textile-based waterproof clothing.

Products Included

• Vulcanized rubber aprons for industrial or laboratory use
• Rubber diving suits and wet suits (if primarily vulcanized rubber)
• Protective rubber suits for chemical or biological hazards
• Rubberized capes and ponchos (non-textile based)
• Rubber belts and straps used as clothing accessories

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is with HS codes 611300 and 621010-621050. These codes are for garments made of rubberized textile fabrics. If the garment has a woven or knitted textile backing that is merely coated with rubber, it belongs in Chapter 61 or 62. Another common error involves gloves; surgical gloves are classified under 401511 and other gloves under 401519. Only 'other' apparel items like aprons or suits should be placed in 401590. Additionally, clothing made of plastics (like thin PVC raincoats) should be classified under 392620 rather than 401590.

FAQ

What is the HS code for rubber clothing?

The HS code for articles of apparel made of vulcanized rubber (excluding gloves) is 401590.

Are rubberized raincoats classified here?

Usually no. Most raincoats are made of rubberized textile fabric and are classified under HS code 6210. Only if the raincoat is made of pure vulcanized rubber sheets would it fall under 401590.