Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon
6-digit subheadings (3)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 59 classification notes
Chapter 59 covers technical textiles. Coated fabrics for industrial-clothing applications (firefighter, military) may be dual-use.
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
PVC-coated fabrics — under 50% plastic by weight stays in 59; over 50% goes to Chapter 39 (plastics).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 59
- 5901 — Textile fabrics, gum or amylaceous substance coated, used for outer bo…
- 5903 — Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastic…
- 5904 — Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a…
- 5905 — Textile wall coverings
- 5906 — Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902
- 5907 — Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted can…
- 5908 — Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters,…
- 5909 — Textile hose piping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining…
- 5910 — Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile materi…
- 5911 — Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 …