Product classification
HS code for Textile backed floor covering: 5904.90
Textiles floor coverings, consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum.
Classification of textile backed floor covering under HS 5904.90
Textile backed floor coverings are classified under HS code 5904.90. This classification is found in Chapter 59, which deals with impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics. Heading 5904 specifically covers linoleum and floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing. The heading is divided into two main parts: 5904.10 for linoleum and 5904.90 for other floor coverings with a textile backing. To qualify for this code, the product must have a textile base (such as felt, woven fabric, or nonwovens) that has been coated or covered with a layer of material, typically plastic (like PVC) or rubber, intended for use as a floor covering. The textile backing provides dimensional stability and cushioning, while the top layer provides the wear surface. This classification is distinct from carpets, where the textile material forms the actual floor-facing surface (pile), and from plastic floor coverings that do not have a textile backing.
- Covers
- Vinyl floor covering with a textile backing
- PVC floor tiles with a felt or nonwoven base
- Rubber-coated textile floor mats
- Cushioned vinyl flooring with a textile substrate
- Also under 5904.90
- Interface carpet tiles
- Milliken carpet planks
- Shaw Contract commercial flooring
- Forbo Flotex (flocked flooring)
- Tarkett commercial sheet vinyl (with textile backing)
Codes often confused with 5904.90
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under 3918.10 or 3918.90, which cover floor coverings of plastics. However, Chapter 39 excludes products where the textile backing is not merely for reinforcement (Note 1(h) to Chapter 39). It is also confused with 5703 (tufted carpets) if the surface has a pile, or 5904.10 (linoleum). Linoleum must contain oxidized linseed oil; if the coating is purely plastic, it must be 5904.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590490 (the code used for textile backed floor covering), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590490 (the code used for textile backed floor covering) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 34% 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 590490, not only textile backed floor covering.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $31M 45% of world exports
- 2 Russia* ~$26M 38% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $3.0M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $67M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kazakhstan $23M 34% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $4.6M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Canada $3.8M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $67M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 textile backed floor covering
Brazil classifies textile backed floor covering under NCM 5904.90.00: HS 5904.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile backed floor covering
What is the HS code for Textile backed floor covering?
The HS code for Textile backed floor covering is 590490 (Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum). The HS code is 5904.90, which covers floor coverings with a coating on a textile backing, other than linoleum.
How do I classify Textile backed floor covering for customs?
Textile backed floor covering is classified under HS code 590490 — Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish this from a carpet?
If the top surface is a coating (like plastic or rubber) and the textile is only the base, it is 5904.90. If the top surface is made of textile fibers (like yarn or pile), it is classified in Chapter 57.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile backed floor covering (HS 590490)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590490 (the code used for textile backed floor covering) in UN Comtrade data were China ($31M, 45% of world exports), Russia (about $26M) and the United States ($3.0M). World exports came to about $67M, 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 textile backed floor covering (HS 590490)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590490 (the code used for textile backed floor covering) in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($23M, 34% of world imports), the Philippines ($4.6M) and Canada ($3.8M). World imports came to about $67M, 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 Textile backed floor covering the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590490 for Textile backed floor covering 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 textile backed floor covering in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile backed floor covering (HS 590490) is classified under NCM 5904.90.00.