Product classification
HS code for Woven rubberized fabric: 5906.99
Textile fabrics, rubberised, (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted.
Classification of woven rubberized fabric under HS 5906.99
Woven rubberized fabrics fall under HS code 5906.99, which covers textile fabrics that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with rubber. To qualify for this heading, the rubber must be the primary coating agent, and the fabric must not be knitted or crocheted. Subheading 5906.99 is a residual category for rubberized textiles that do not meet the criteria for tire cord fabric (5902) or adhesive tapes (5906.10). The classification is governed by Note 4 to Chapter 59, which defines "rubberized textile fabrics" as those containing rubber and weighing more than 1,500 g/m² or containing more than 50% rubber by weight. This code is used for heavy-duty industrial fabrics where the textile provides structural reinforcement while the rubber provides waterproofing or chemical resistance. It is important to distinguish these from plastic-coated fabrics, which are classified in 5903. The rubber used can be natural or synthetic, but it must be vulcanized to fall under this specific heading.
- Covers
- Rubber-coated canvas for industrial use
- Waterproofed woven textiles with a rubber layer
- Rubberized textile hose reinforcement material
- Heavy-duty rubber-laminated tarpaulin fabrics
- Diaphragm fabrics for mechanical pumps
- Rubber-impregnated upholstery fabrics
- Also under 5906.99
- Continental AG (industrial fabrics)
- Michelin (specialty coated fabrics)
- Trelleborg (technical textiles)
- DuPont (Hypalon-coated materials)
- Patagonia (some waterproof fabrics)
Codes often confused with 5906.99
Common mistake. The most common error is confusing rubberized fabrics (5906) with plastic-coated fabrics (5903). If the coating is polyurethane or PVC, it must be classified under 5903. Another common mistake is classifying finished articles, like rubberized raincoats, under this code; finished garments belong in Chapter 61 or 62. Furthermore, if the rubber is not vulcanized and is merely a surface treatment, it might fall under the textile's original chapter. Plates or sheets of cellular rubber combined with textile fabric where the textile is just for reinforcement are classified in 4008.
Top exporters and importers of HS 590699 (the code used for woven rubberized fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 590699 (the code used for woven rubberized fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.1% 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 590699, not only woven rubberized fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $112M 14% of world exports
- 2 China $105M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $86M 11% of world exports
World total: $771M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $64M 8.1% of world imports
- 2 Germany $58M 7.5% of world imports
- 3 China $56M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $783M 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 woven rubberized fabric
Brazil classifies woven rubberized fabric under NCM 5906.99.00: HS 5906.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about woven rubberized fabric
What is the HS code for Woven rubberized fabric?
The HS code for Woven rubberized fabric is 590699 (Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted). The HS code for woven rubberized textile fabrics (other than adhesive tape or tire cord) is 5906.99.
How do I classify Woven rubberized fabric for customs?
Woven rubberized fabric is classified under HS code 590699 — Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is PVC-coated fabric classified under 5906.99?
No, PVC is a plastic, not a rubber. PVC-coated woven fabrics are classified under HS code 5903.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven rubberized fabric (HS 590699)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 590699 (the code used for woven rubberized fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($112M, 14% of world exports), China ($105M) and the United States ($86M). World exports came to about $771M, 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 woven rubberized fabric (HS 590699)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 590699 (the code used for woven rubberized fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($64M, 8.1% of world imports), Germany ($58M) and China ($56M). World imports came to about $783M, 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 Woven rubberized fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 590699 for Woven rubberized 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 woven rubberized fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven rubberized fabric (HS 590699) is classified under NCM 5906.99.00.