What types of products fall under HS-5911?

HS-5911 includes textile products designed for technical uses, such as rubber-coated fabrics, bolting cloth, and fabrics used in paper-making.

How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?

Identify the specific use and material of your product. For example, use HS-591110 for rubber-coated fabrics and HS-591120 for bolting cloth.

What is the significance of fabric weight in classification?

Fabric weight determines whether to classify under HS-591131 (less than 650g/m2) or HS-591132 (650g/m2 or more) for paper-making textiles.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS-591190?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' which includes textile products that do not fit into the other specified subheadings.

Can human hair be used in textile products under HS-5911?

Yes, HS-591140 includes straining cloth made from human hair, used in applications like oil pressing.

HS-4 · Heading

5911 — Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter

Chapter 59: Impregnated, coated textiles

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 5911 when importing or exporting textile products designed for technical applications. For example, if you're shipping rubber-coated felt used in card clothing, this heading applies. It covers various specialized textiles that serve industrial purposes.

When determining the correct HS-6 subheading, consider the specific use and material of your product. For instance, HS-591110 is for fabrics coated with rubber or leather used in card clothing, while HS-591120 is for bolting cloth, which may be made up or not. Knowing the end-use helps narrow your choice.

Another distinction lies in the weight of fabrics used in paper-making. If your product weighs less than 650g/m2, classify it under HS-591131. For heavier fabrics, use HS-591132. This weight classification is crucial for accurate tariff application and compliance.

Lastly, if your textile product doesn’t fit neatly into the specified categories, HS-591190 covers miscellaneous technical textile products. Always ensure you have the right documentation to support your classification.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-5911 textile products · technical textile applications · rubber-coated fabrics · bolting cloth · paper-making textiles · oil press straining cloth · endless fabrics · felt-lined woven fabrics · textile articles for industrial use · HS-6 classification

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Rubber-coated felt for card clothing
Bolting cloth for sifting and filtering
Endless fabrics for paper-making machines under 650g/m2
Endless fabrics for paper-making machines 650g/m2 or more
Straining cloth for oil presses, including human hair variants
Miscellaneous technical textile articles not elsewhere classified

Common questions

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What is HS-5911 used for?
How to classify rubber-coated textiles?
What are the subheadings under HS-5911?
Is bolting cloth covered under HS-5911?
How to determine fabric weight for HS classification?
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-591190?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-5911?: HS-5911 includes textile products designed for technical uses, such as rubber-coated fabrics, bolting cloth, and fabrics used in paper-making.
How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?: Identify the specific use and material of your product. For example, use HS-591110 for rubber-coated fabrics and HS-591120 for bolting cloth.
What is the significance of fabric weight in classification?: Fabric weight determines whether to classify under HS-591131 (less than 650g/m2) or HS-591132 (650g/m2 or more) for paper-making textiles.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-591190?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' which includes textile products that do not fit into the other specified subheadings.
Can human hair be used in textile products under HS-5911?: Yes, HS-591140 includes straining cloth made from human hair, used in applications like oil pressing.

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