Product classification
HS code for Textile wall covering: 5905.00
Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Classification of textile wall covering under HS 5905.00
Textile wall coverings are classified under HS code 5905.00. This code is part of Chapter 59, which deals with impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics and textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. According to Note 9 to Chapter 59, the term "textile wall coverings" applies to products in rolls, of a width of not less than 45 cm, suitable for wall or ceiling decoration, consisting of a textile surface which has been fixed on a backing or has been treated on the back (impregnated or coated to permit pasting). This classification is distinct because it focuses on the decorative application of the textile. The construction usually involves a woven, knitted, or nonwoven textile layer bonded to a paper or nonwoven backing. The primary purpose must be for wall or ceiling decoration. If the product is simply a fabric sold by the meter without a backing or specific treatment for wall application, it would be classified according to its constituent textile material in Chapters 50 through 55. Furthermore, if the wall covering is made of plastics (like vinyl) even if it has a textile backing for support, it is classified under 3918. The 5905.00 code is reserved for products where the textile face is the predominant decorative feature and the product is specifically prepared for use as wallpaper.
- Covers
- Woven silk wallpaper with paper backing
- Linen wall coverings treated for pasting
- Nonwoven textile wall decorations in rolls
- Acoustic textile wall panels with adhesive backing
- Also under 5905.00
- Vescom wallcoverings
- Innovations in Wallcoverings
- Koroseal wallcoverings
- J. Josephson commercial wallcoverings
- Wolf-Gordon wallcoverings
Codes often confused with 5905.00
Common mistake. Textile wall coverings are often misclassified under HS code 4814, which is for paper-based wallpaper. They are also confused with HS code 3918, which covers vinyl wall coverings. If the surface layer is plastic rather than textile, 3918 is the correct code regardless of the backing material.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590500 (the code used for textile wall covering), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590500 (the code used for textile wall covering) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 590500, not only textile wall covering.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $36M 22% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $24M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $21M 12% of world exports
World total: $168M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $40M 23% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $13M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 France $10M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $172M 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 wall covering
Brazil classifies textile wall covering under NCM 5905.00.00: HS 5905.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about textile wall covering
What is the HS code for Textile wall covering?
The HS code for Textile wall covering is 590500 (Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated). The HS code for textile wall coverings that are backed or treated for wall application is 5905.00.
How do I classify Textile wall covering for customs?
Textile wall covering is classified under HS code 590500 — Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include fabric sold by the yard?
No, standard fabric without a backing or wall-specific treatment is classified in Chapters 50-55 based on its fiber content.
Which countries are the top exporters of textile wall covering (HS 590500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590500 (the code used for textile wall covering) in UN Comtrade data were China ($36M, 22% of world exports), Belgium ($24M) and the Netherlands ($21M). World exports came to about $168M, 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 wall covering (HS 590500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590500 (the code used for textile wall covering) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($40M, 23% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($13M) and France ($10M). World imports came to about $172M, 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 wall covering the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590500 for Textile wall 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 wall covering in Brazil?
In Brazil, textile wall covering (HS 590500) is classified under NCM 5905.00.00.