Product classification
HS code for Textile hose: 5909.00
Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials.
Classification of textile hose under HS 5909.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5909.00
- Angus Fire Hoses
- Mandals Hoses
- Goodyear Textile Hoses
- Parker Textile-Reinforced Hoses
- Gates Industrial Hoses
Codes often confused with 5909.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590900 (the code used for textile hose), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590900 (the code used for textile hose) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 590900, not only textile hose.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $171M 41% of world exports
- 2 Germany $46M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $29M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $417M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $50M 13% of world imports
- 2 Japan $19M 4.8% of world imports
- 3 Germany $18M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $393M 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 hose
Brazil classifies textile hose under NCM 5909.00.00: HS 5909.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile hose
What is the HS code for Textile hose?
The HS code for Textile hose is 590900 (Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials). The HS code for textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, whether or not lined or reinforced with other materials, is 590900.
How do I classify Textile hose for customs?
Textile hose is classified under HS code 590900 — Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile hose (HS 590900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590900 (the code used for textile hose) in UN Comtrade data were China ($171M, 41% of world exports), Germany ($46M) and the United States ($29M). World exports came to about $417M, 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 hose (HS 590900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590900 (the code used for textile hose) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($50M, 13% of world imports), Japan ($19M) and Germany ($18M). World imports came to about $393M, 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 hose the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590900 for Textile hose 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 hose in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile hose (HS 590900) is classified under NCM 5909.00.00.