Product classification
HS code for Viscose rayon tire cord fabric: 5902.90
Textile fabrics, tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon.
Classification of viscose rayon tire cord fabric under HS 5902.90
Viscose rayon tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 5902.90. This classification is specific to high tenacity yarn fabrics used for tire reinforcement. Chapter 59 covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics, as well as textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. Heading 5902 specifically addresses tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon, other polyamides, polyesters, or viscose rayon. While 5902.10 and 5902.20 cover nylon and polyester respectively, the "other" category 5902.90 captures viscose rayon. The fabric is constructed with a heavy warp of high tenacity filament yarn and a very fine, widely spaced weft, primarily designed to hold the warp yarns in place during the tire manufacturing process. The high tenacity requirement is crucial; the yarn must have a tenacity exceeding 27 cN/tex for viscose rayon. This industrial application distinguishes it from standard apparel or upholstery fabrics found in Chapter 55. The fabric is often treated with a resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) dip to ensure adhesion to the rubber compound of the tire, which further reinforces its classification in Chapter 59 rather than the general textile chapters. The structural integrity of the tire depends on the thermal stability and tensile strength provided by these specific viscose rayon filaments.
- Covers
- Viscose rayon tire cord fabric
- High tenacity artificial filament tire fabric
- Dipped tire cord fabric of viscose
- Reinforcing textile layers for pneumatic tires
- Also under 5902.90
- Michelin tire cord
- Goodyear tire reinforcement
- Continental industrial fabric
- Bridgestone tire ply
- Pirelli textile reinforcement
Codes often confused with 5902.90
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under 5902.10 (nylon) or 5902.20 (polyester) if the fiber type is not correctly identified. It may also be confused with standard woven viscose fabrics under heading 5516, but the high tenacity and specific tire-reinforcement construction mandate classification in 5902.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590290 (the code used for viscose rayon tire cord fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590290 (the code used for viscose rayon tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 24% 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 590290, not only viscose rayon tire cord fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $59M 21% of world exports
- 2 Luxembourg $51M 18% of world exports
- 3 India $42M 15% of world exports
World total: $279M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $67M 24% of world imports
- 2 China $53M 19% of world imports
- 3 Romania $35M 12% of world imports
World total: $280M 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 viscose rayon tire cord fabric
Brazil classifies viscose rayon tire cord fabric under NCM 5902.90.00: HS 5902.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about viscose rayon tire cord fabric
What is the HS code for Viscose rayon tire cord fabric?
The HS code for Viscose rayon tire cord fabric is 590290 (Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon). The correct HS code for this industrial textile is 5902.90.
How do I classify Viscose rayon tire cord fabric for customs?
Viscose rayon tire cord fabric is classified under HS code 590290 — Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is this fabric not classified with other woven viscose fabrics?
Because it is made of high tenacity yarn and designed for a specific industrial use (tire reinforcement), it is moved from the general fabric chapters to Chapter 59.
Which countries are the top exporters of viscose rayon tire cord fabric (HS 590290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590290 (the code used for viscose rayon tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($59M, 21% of world exports), Luxembourg ($51M) and India ($42M). World exports came to about $279M, 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 viscose rayon tire cord fabric (HS 590290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590290 (the code used for viscose rayon tire cord fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($67M, 24% of world imports), China ($53M) and Romania ($35M). World imports came to about $280M, 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 Viscose rayon tire cord fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590290 for Viscose rayon tire cord fabric 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 viscose rayon tire cord fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, viscose rayon tire cord fabric (HS 590290) is classified under NCM 5902.90.00.