Product classification
HS code for Rubberized adhesive tape: 5906.10
Textile fabrics, rubberised, (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm.
Classification of rubberized adhesive tape under HS 5906.10
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5906.10
- 3M Scotch electrical tape
- Johnson & Johnson Band-Aid (some variants)
- Tesa textile tapes
- Nitto Denko automotive tapes
- Shurtape duct tape
Codes often confused with 5906.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590610 (the code used for rubberized adhesive tape), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590610 (the code used for rubberized adhesive tape) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, 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 590610, not only rubberized adhesive tape.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $226M 27% of world exports
- 2 China $148M 18% of world exports
- 3 United States $106M 13% of world exports
World total: $827M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mexico $97M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $83M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $71M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $885M 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 code for rubberized adhesive tape
Brazil classifies rubberized adhesive tape under NCM 5906.10.00: HS 5906.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubberized adhesive tape
What is the HS code for Rubberized adhesive tape?
The HS code for Rubberized adhesive tape is 590610 (Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm). The HS code for rubberized textile adhesive tape with a width not exceeding 20cm is 5906.10.
How do I classify Rubberized adhesive tape for customs?
Rubberized adhesive tape is classified under HS code 590610 — Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubberized adhesive tape (HS 590610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590610 (the code used for rubberized adhesive tape) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($226M, 27% of world exports), China ($148M) and the United States ($106M). World exports came to about $827M, 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 rubberized adhesive tape (HS 590610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590610 (the code used for rubberized adhesive tape) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($97M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($83M) and the United States ($71M). World imports came to about $885M, 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 Rubberized adhesive tape the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590610 for Rubberized adhesive tape 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 rubberized adhesive tape in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubberized adhesive tape (HS 590610) is classified under NCM 5906.10.00.