Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
3 declarable lines
Heading 5604 covers two related product groups: rubber thread and cord that has been covered with textile yarn, and textile yarn or strip of headings 5404 or 5405 that has been impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. The heading splits first between textile covered rubber thread and cord (5604.10) and all other goods of the heading (5604.90). Inside 5604.90 there is a separate line for high tenacity yarn of polyesters, nylon or other polyamides or viscose rayon, and a residual other line.
Products in this heading
- Textile covered rubber thread used in elastic waistbands
- Cotton yarn covered rubber cord for knit cuffs
- High tenacity polyester yarn coated with rubber for tire cord
- Nylon yarn impregnated with plastics for industrial cord
- Viscose rayon yarn coated with rubber
- Plastic sheathed textile strip of heading 5404 used in braiding
- Elastic thread for sock knitting that is rubber core with textile wrap
- Rubber cord sheathed with polyester yarn for bungee assembly
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the article is rubber thread or cord, or a textile yarn or strip of heading 5404 or 5405
- For rubber thread and cord, whether it is covered with textile yarn
- For coated or impregnated yarn, the fiber type, since high tenacity polyester, nylon or other polyamides and viscose rayon get their own line
- Whether the treatment is impregnation, coating, covering or sheathing with rubber or plastics
- Whether the goods are yarn or strip rather than a fabric, since fabric goes to other headings
Often confused with
- Bare vulcanized rubber thread and cord without textile cover
Rubber thread and cord of rubber alone is classified in chapter 40, not in the textile chapter.
- Heading 5607Twine, cordage, ropes and cables
Rope and cordage products are a separate heading even when coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
- Heading 5603Nonwoven fabric coated or covered with plastics
Heading 5604 covers yarn and strip, not fabric; coated nonwovens stay in 5603.
- Heading 5806Narrow woven elastic fabric with rubber threads
Elastic fabric is a woven textile product, not rubber thread or coated yarn.
- Heading 5402Uncoated synthetic filament yarn
Yarn without rubber or plastic impregnation, coating or sheathing remains in the filament yarn heading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for textile covered rubber thread?
Textile covered rubber thread and cord is classified under 5604.10.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 6.3%.
What is the duty on rubber coated high tenacity polyester yarn?
High tenacity yarn of polyesters, nylon or other polyamides or viscose rayon that is impregnated or coated goes under 5604.90.20.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 8.8%.
How do I classify coated textile yarn that is not high tenacity?
Coated, impregnated or sheathed yarn and strip not of high tenacity polyester, nylon or viscose rayon falls to the residual line 5604.90.90.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.