Section XI · Textiles & Apparel · Chapter 59
Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use
About chapter 59
Chapter 59 covers textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use: conveyor belting, coated canvas, tarpaulins and similar technical textiles.
Classification tip: The coating material (rubber, plastic) and the intended industrial use both affect the subheading, so a coated fabric destined for tents versus conveyor belts may not share the same code even if the base fabric is identical.
24 six-digit codes
Textile fabrics, gum or amylaceous substance coated, used for outer book covers and like; tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics used for hat foundation
2 codes5901.10Textile fabrics; coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like5901.90Textile fabrics; coated with gum or amylaceous substances, tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas, buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics for hat foundations, (excluding book covers)
Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon
3 codes5902.10Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides5902.20Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of polyester5902.90Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon
Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902
3 codes5903.10Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride)5903.20Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane5903.90Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902)
Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape
2 codes5904.10Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape5904.90Textiles floor coverings; consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape, other than linoleum
Textile wall coverings
1 code5905.00Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902
3 codes5906.10Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902), adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm5906.91Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), knitted or crocheted5906.99Textile fabrics, rubberised; (excluding those of heading no. 5902 and adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20cm), not knitted or crocheted
Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like
1 code5907.00Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered, painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like
Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated
1 code5908.00Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated
Textile hose piping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials
1 code5909.00Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials
Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material
1 code5910.00Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material
Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter
6 codes5911.10Textile fabric, felt & felt-lined woven fabrics, coated/covered/laminated with rubber, leather or other material, for card clothing, similar fabrics used for technical purposes, including rubber impregnated narrow velvet fabrics to cover weaving spindles5911.20Textile products and articles for technical uses; bolting cloth, whether or not made up5911.31Textiles; fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing less than 650g/m25911.32Textiles; fabrics and felts, endless or fitted with linking devices, of a kind used in paper-making or similar machines, weighing 650g/m2 or more5911.40Textile products and articles for technical uses; straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses and the like, including that of human hair5911.90Textile products and articles for technical uses; n.e.c. in heading no. 5911
More chapters in section XI: Textiles & Apparel
- 50Silk
- 51Wool, fine or coarse animal hair
- 52Cotton
- 53Vegetable textile fibres
- 54Man-made filaments
- 55Man-made staple fibres
- 56Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns
- 57Carpets and other textile floor coverings
- 58Fabrics
- 60Fabrics
- 61Apparel and clothing accessories
- 62Apparel and clothing accessories
- 63Textiles, made up articles
Codes and descriptions follow the WCO six-digit Harmonized System nomenclature. National tariff schedules extend these to 8–13 digits and set the actual duty rate, so confirm the full code for your destination country with your customs broker before filing. To copy a code, hover a row and use the copy button; every code has 5901-style dot notation ready for your commercial invoice.
Chapter 59 FAQ
What does HS code chapter 59 cover?
Chapter 59 of the Harmonized System covers: textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. It belongs to section XI (Textiles & Apparel) and contains 11 four-digit headings, 5901–5911.
How many HS codes are in chapter 59?
Chapter 59 contains 11 four-digit headings and 24 six-digit subheadings. Countries subdivide these further (8–13 digits) in their national tariff schedules, so the full national count is larger.
Is HS code 5901 the same in every country?
Yes. The six-digit level of every code in this chapter is harmonised by the World Customs Organization and identical in all member countries. Digits beyond the sixth (for example the US 10-digit HTS or the EU 8-digit CN) are national and set the actual duty rate.
How do I choose the right code within chapter 59?
Work from the four-digit heading down: pick the heading that best matches your product, then the six-digit subheading that matches its material, form or processing. If two codes seem to fit, customs rules (the General Rules of Interpretation) decide, and when in doubt, confirm with your customs broker before filing.