Product classification
HS code for Rubberized textile: 5906.99
Textile fabrics, rubberised, (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted.
Classification of rubberized textile under HS 5906.99
Rubberized textile fabrics are classified under HS code 590699 when they consist of textile fabrics (other than knitted or crocheted) that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber. This classification falls under Chapter 59, which is dedicated to impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics and textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. Heading 5906 specifically covers rubberized textile fabrics, excluding those used for tire cords (5902) or adhesive tapes (590610). The subheading 590699 serves as a catch-all for rubberized textiles that are not knitted or crocheted and do not fall into the more specific categories. To be classified here, the rubber must be the primary coating material, and the textile must provide the necessary tensile strength. This classification is often applied to industrial-grade materials used in the manufacturing of protective gear, heavy-duty tarps, and specialized gaskets where the fabric is woven or non-woven.
- Covers
- Rubber-coated woven nylon for tarpaulins
- Neoprene-coated polyester fabric
- Vulcanized rubber-impregnated cotton canvas
- Rubber-laminated non-woven fabrics
- Industrial waterproofed woven textiles
- Also under 5906.99
- Continental AG (industrial fabrics)
- Michelin (specialty coated fabrics)
- Trelleborg (technical textiles)
- DuPont (Hypalon-coated materials)
- Patagonia (some waterproof fabrics)
Codes often confused with 5906.99
Common mistake. A common misclassification is 590310, which applies to textile fabrics coated with PVC or other plastics instead of rubber. Another is 400821, which covers plates or sheets of non-cellular vulcanized rubber that do not have a textile component. It is also distinct from 590210, which is reserved specifically for tire cord fabric.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590699 (the code used for rubberized textile), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590699 (the code used for rubberized textile) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.1% 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 590699, not only rubberized textile.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $112M 14% of world exports
- 2 China $105M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $86M 11% of world exports
World total: $771M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $64M 8.1% of world imports
- 2 Germany $58M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 China $56M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $783M 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 textile
Brazil classifies rubberized textile under NCM 5906.99.00: HS 5906.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rubberized textile
What is the HS code for Rubberized textile?
The HS code for Rubberized textile is 590699 (Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted). The HS code for rubberized textile fabrics that are not knitted, crocheted, or adhesive is 590699.
How do I classify Rubberized textile for customs?
Rubberized textile is classified under HS code 590699 — Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between rubberized and plastic-coated textile?
Classification depends on the chemical composition of the coating; rubberized textiles (5906) use vulcanized or synthetic rubber, while plastic-coated textiles (5903) use polymers like PVC or PU.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubberized textile (HS 590699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590699 (the code used for rubberized textile) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($112M, 14% of world exports), China ($105M) and the United States ($86M). World exports came to about $771M, 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 textile (HS 590699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590699 (the code used for rubberized textile) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($64M, 8.1% of world imports), Germany ($58M) and China ($56M). World imports came to about $783M, 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 textile the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590699 for Rubberized textile 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 textile in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubberized textile (HS 590699) is classified under NCM 5906.99.00.