HS Code for Textile hose

HS code 590900 is the primary classification for textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing. This code is situated within Chapter 59, which covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics and textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. The defining characteristic of products under 590900 is their tubular construction intended for the passage of liquids or gases. These hoses are often reinforced with internal or external 'armour' made of metal wire or plastic spirals to prevent collapsing or bursting under pressure. They may also be lined with rubber or plastic to ensure they are leak-proof. The classification remains under 590900 even if the hose is presented with fittings such as couplings, nozzles, or clamps, provided the essential character of the article is the textile tubing itself. This code is essential for distinguishing industrial-grade textile hoses from purely plastic or rubber hoses found in other chapters. The textile component usually consists of synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon, or natural fibers like hemp or flax, woven or braided into a tubular form to provide high tensile strength.

Products Included

• Fire hoses made of woven synthetic fibers
• Industrial textile tubing for fluid conveyance
• Reinforced textile hoses with metal wire armour
• Textile hosepiping with internal plastic lining
• Flexible textile tubes for ventilation systems

Common Misclassification

Textile hoses are often misclassified under HS code 3917 (plastic tubes and hoses) or HS code 4009 (rubber tubes and hoses). The confusion arises when the hose is heavily lined or coated with these materials. However, if the textile component provides the structural strength and is not merely a reinforcement for the plastic/rubber, 590900 is correct. Another error is using 5609 for articles of yarn or rope, which does not apply to functional hosepiping.

FAQ

What is the HS code for textile hose?

The HS code for textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, whether or not lined or reinforced with other materials, is 590900.

Does the inclusion of metal fittings change the HS code?

No, textile hoses fitted with accessories like nozzles or couplings remain classified under 590900, provided the hose itself remains the primary component of the shipment.