Product classification

HS code for Rubberized yarn: 5604.90

Yarn, textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604.

Classification of rubberized yarn under HS 5604.90

Rubberized yarn is classified under HS code 560490 because it consists of textile yarn, or strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, that has been impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics. This classification is governed by the notes to Section XI and Chapter 56. Heading 5604 is designed to cover textile yarns that have been combined with rubber or plastic in a way that creates a composite product. Subheading 560490 is the residual category for these types of yarns that are not specifically rubber thread or cord covered with textile (which is 560410). The distinction is based on the manufacturing method and the final structure of the yarn. If the product is essentially a textile yarn with a rubber coating, it belongs here. This is a critical distinction from heading 4007, which is reserved for pure vulcanized rubber thread without any textile component. These yarns are used in technical textiles where both strength and elasticity are required.

Covers
  • Rubber-covered spandex yarn
  • Impregnated polyester industrial yarn
  • Coated synthetic filament yarn for elastication
  • Sheathed textile cord for industrial use
  • Rubber-treated sewing thread for heavy-duty applications
Also under 5604.90
  • Coats (industrial threads, some coated)
  • Freudenberg (technical yarns)
  • Teijin (high-performance fibers, some coated)
  • DSM (specialty materials)

Codes often confused with 5604.90

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 400700, which is for vulcanized rubber thread and cord without any textile covering. It is also confused with 540231, which covers nylon filament yarn that is textured but not rubber-coated. Additionally, 560410 is a more specific code for rubber thread and cord that is textile covered, which differs from coated yarn.

4007.00Rubber; vulcanised, thread and cord5402.31Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread5604.10Rubber thread and cord; textile covered

Top exporters and importers of HS 560490 (the code used for rubberized yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560490 (the code used for rubberized yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Romania, 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 560490, not only rubberized yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $78M
  2. 2 France $66M
  3. 3 Japan $58M

World total: $390M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Romania $39M
  2. 2 Thailand $37M
  3. 3 United States $34M

World total: $365M 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 codes for rubberized yarn

Brazil splits HS 5604.90 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5604.90.10Imitation catgut of silk yarn
  • 5604.90.21High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coated
  • 5604.90.22High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coated
  • 5604.90.90Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and strip

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about rubberized yarn

What is the HS code for Rubberized yarn?

The HS code for Rubberized yarn is 560490 (Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604). The HS code for textile yarn impregnated or coated with rubber or plastics (not elsewhere specified) is 560490.

How do I classify Rubberized yarn for customs?

Rubberized yarn is classified under HS code 560490 — Yarn; textile yarn, strip, and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5604. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is elastic thread classified under this code?

If the elastic thread consists of a rubber core covered with textile, it is usually 560410. If it is a textile yarn coated with rubber, it falls under 560490.

Which countries are the top exporters of rubberized yarn (HS 560490)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560490 (the code used for rubberized yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($78M, 20% of world exports), France ($66M) and Japan ($58M). World exports came to about $390M, 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 yarn (HS 560490)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 560490 (the code used for rubberized yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Romania ($39M, 11% of world imports), Thailand ($37M) and the United States ($34M). World imports came to about $365M, 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 yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 560490 for Rubberized yarn 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 yarn in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 560490 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for rubberized yarn depends on the product's details: 5604.90.10 (Imitation catgut of silk yarn), 5604.90.21 (High-tenacity yarn, rubber impregnated or coated), 5604.90.22 (High-tenacity yarn, plastic impregnated or coated), 5604.90.90 (Other rubber- or plastic-coated yarn and strip).