Product classification
HS code for Textile belting: 5910.00
Textiles, transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material.
Classification of textile belting under HS 5910.00
Textile belting is classified under HS code 5910.00. This code encompasses transmission or conveyor belts or belting made of textile material. The classification applies whether the textile is used alone or is impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other materials. The primary determining factor for this classification is that the textile component must provide the essential character or the structural foundation of the belt. Chapter 59 specifically deals with technical textile products, and heading 5910 is dedicated to these industrial components. This includes belts used in machinery for moving goods or transmitting power. The inclusion of reinforcements like steel wire or plastic layers does not move the product out of this category, provided the textile element remains the predominant material by weight or function in the context of Chapter 59 notes.
- Covers
- Textile conveyor belts
- Textile transmission belting
- Reinforced textile belts for industrial machinery
- Laminated textile belts for food processing
- Multi-ply textile belting for heavy-duty transport
- Also under 5910.00
- Habasit Conveyor Belts
- Ammeraal Beltech
- Gates Industrial Belts
- Fenner Dunlop Conveyor Belts
- Continental Conveyor Belts
Codes often confused with 5910.00
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 4010, which covers conveyor or transmission belts of vulcanized rubber. If the belt is predominantly made of rubber with only minor textile reinforcement, it must be classified under 4010. Conversely, if the textile is the main component, 5910.00 is correct. Another confusion arises with HS code 3926.90, which covers articles of plastics. If a belt is made entirely of plastic without a textile base, it belongs in Chapter 39. Importers must distinguish between a plastic-coated textile belt (5910) and a plastic belt with internal fibers (3926) by evaluating which material provides the primary strength.
Top exporters and importers of HS 591000 (the code used for textile belting), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 591000 (the code used for textile belting) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 591000, not only textile belting.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $145M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $133M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $81M 11% of world exports
World total: $737M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $106M 14% of world imports
- 2 Czechia $43M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $42M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $770M 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 textile belting
Brazil classifies textile belting under NCM 5910.00.00: HS 5910.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile belting
What is the HS code for Textile belting?
The HS code for Textile belting is 591000 (Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material).
How do I classify Textile belting for customs?
Textile belting is classified under HS code 591000 — Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for textile conveyor belts?
The HS code for conveyor belts made primarily of textile material is 5910.00.
Does the addition of metal reinforcement change the HS code?
No, HS code 5910.00 specifically allows for textile belting to be reinforced with metal or other materials, provided the textile remains the defining component.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile belting (HS 591000)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 591000 (the code used for textile belting) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($145M, 20% of world exports), China ($133M) and the Netherlands ($81M). World exports came to about $737M, 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 belting (HS 591000)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 591000 (the code used for textile belting) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($106M, 14% of world imports), Czechia ($43M) and Germany ($42M). World imports came to about $770M, 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 belting the same in all countries?
The base HS code 591000 for Textile belting 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 belting in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile belting (HS 591000) is classified under NCM 5910.00.00.