HS Code for Rubberized adhesive tape

HS code 5906.10 covers rubberized textile fabrics in the form of adhesive tape, provided the width does not exceed 20 centimeters. This classification falls under Chapter 59, which deals with impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics. The essential character of these products is the combination of a textile base (woven, knitted, or non-woven) with a rubber coating that provides adhesive properties. The 20cm width limit is a critical threshold; products exceeding this width are classified elsewhere within heading 5906. The rubber used can be natural or synthetic, but it must be the primary coating agent that gives the tape its adhesive functionality. This code is specific to products where the textile provides the structural support, distinguishing it from tapes made entirely of plastics or pure rubber compounds. The adhesive layer is typically pressure-sensitive, allowing the tape to adhere to surfaces upon contact.

Products Included

• Textile-backed surgical adhesive tapes
• Cloth-based electrical insulation tapes
• Rubber-coated textile tapes for industrial sealing
• Pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes with a woven fabric substrate
• Duct tape with a rubberized textile construction under 20cm wide

Common Misclassification

A common error is classifying these products under 3919, which is reserved for self-adhesive plates, sheets, and tapes made of plastics. If the backing is plastic film rather than textile, 3919 is the correct heading. Another misclassification occurs with 4005, which covers compounded rubber in primary forms or plates, but lacks the textile component. Additionally, if the tape exceeds 20cm in width, it must be classified under 5906.91 or 5906.99 depending on its construction.

FAQ

What is the HS code for rubberized adhesive tape?

The HS code for rubberized textile adhesive tape with a width not exceeding 20cm is 5906.10.

Does the type of fabric affect the classification under 5906.10?

No, as long as the substrate is a textile fabric (woven, knitted, or non-woven) and it is rubberized and adhesive, it falls under this code regardless of the fiber type.