Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404, 5405; impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
In plain English
This category includes rubber thread and cord that are covered with textile materials, as well as textile yarns and similar strips that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics. One group specifically identifies the rubber thread and cord with their textile covering. The other group covers the textile yarns and strips of the specified type that are treated with rubber or plastics but are not classified elsewhere in this category.
6-digit subheadings (2)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Chapter 56 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Carpet underlay (5602) vs. carpet (5701-5703); paper-felt nonwovens (5603) vs. paper (Chapter 48).
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 56
- 5601 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not…
- 5602 — Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 5603 — Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 5605 — Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or …
- 5606 — Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other…
- 5607 — Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; w…
- 5608 — Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and othe…
- 5609 — Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine…