Heading 5906

Rubberized textile fabrics, other than those of heading 5902

9 declarable lines

Heading 5906 covers textile fabrics that have been rubberized, meaning the fabric is coated, covered, impregnated or laminated with rubber, and the rubber is not merely a visible plastic-type coating. The heading splits first by whether the goods are adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20 cm, then by knitted or crocheted versus other fabrics, then by fiber content and by whether rubber or plastics exceed 70% by weight.

Products in this heading

Adhesive textile tape on a roll, 20 cm wide or narrower
Rubber-coated knitted cotton fabric sold by the yard
Rubberized man-made fiber fabric for wetsuits and dry bags
Rubber-impregnated fabric used for inflatable boat panels
Rubberized knitted fabric for elastic bands and straps
Rubber-coated fabric cut for gloves and protective covers
Rubberized woven fabric for gaskets and diaphragms

How to choose the right subheading

Whether the product is adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20 cm, which goes in 5906.10.
Whether the base fabric is knitted or crocheted (5906.91) or another construction such as woven (5906.99).
The fiber content: cotton, man-made fibers, or other fibers.
For man-made fiber goods, whether rubber or plastics make up over 70% by weight of the item.
Whether the rubber is a coating or covering on a textile fabric, since fabric coated with plastics rather than rubber is excluded.

Often confused with

Fabric coated with visible plastics rather than rubber
Plastic-coated or laminated textile fabrics sit in 5903.
Heading 5903
Tire cord fabric of high tenacity nylon or polyester yarn
Tire cord fabric is excluded from 5906 and has its own heading.
Heading 5902
Linoleum and floor coverings on a textile backing
Floor coverings with a coating on textile backing are classified in 5904.
Heading 5904
Rubberized textile articles for technical uses, such as gaskets cut to shape
Made-up textile products for technical uses fall in 5911.
Heading 5911
Book cover fabric stiffened with gum or starch
Gum or amylaceous coated fabrics for book covers are in 5901.
Heading 5901

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for rubberized adhesive tape under 20 cm wide?

Adhesive tape of a width not exceeding 20 cm is classified under 5906.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 2.9%.

What is the duty on rubberized knitted cotton fabric?

Rubberized knitted or crocheted fabric of cotton is classified under 5906.91.10.00. The general (MFN) rate is 2.7%.

How do I classify a rubberized man-made fiber fabric that is over 70% rubber by weight?

Check the fabric construction first. If it is knitted or crocheted, use 5906.91.20.00, and if it is not knitted or crocheted, use 5906.99.20.00; both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

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.