Chapter 59
HTS codes for coated and industrial textiles
Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles for industrial use.
- Headings
- 11
- Tariff lines
- 75
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.6% to 14.1%, with 24 duty-free lines
Headings in Chapter 59
- 5901Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations4
- 5902Tire cord fabric of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other poly- amides, polyesters or viscose rayon3
- 5903Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 590221
- 5904Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings con- sisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape3
- 5905Textile wall coverings2
- 5906Rubberized textile fabrics, other than those of heading 59029
- 5907Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like7
- 5908Textile 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 impregnated1
- 5909Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armor or accessories of other materials2
- 5910Transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material7
- 5911Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 8 to this chapter16
Documents required to import Chapter 59 goods
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What does HTS Chapter 59 cover?
- Chapter 59 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles for industrial use. It contains 11 four-digit headings and 75 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 59 goods?
- General duty rates from 2.6% to 14.1%, with 24 duty-free lines. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 59?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.