Kenya HS Code

HS Code 56049000: Textile yarn, strip and the like of heading 5404 and 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics (excl. imitation catgut, thread and cord with fish-hook attachments or otherwise put up as fishing line) in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 56049000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 56049000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Kenya under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 56049000?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 56049000 in Kenya?

The official source is https://www.kra.go.ke/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 56049000 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 56049000 is classified as Textile yarn, strip and the like of heading 5404 and 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics (excl. imitation catgut, thread and cord with fish-hook attachments or otherwise put up as fishing line). Kenya's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 56049000 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, Heading 5604: 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 56049000 in Kenya

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 56

Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

HS Code 5604

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

HS Code 56049000

Textile yarn, strip and the like of heading 5404 and 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics (excl. imitation catgut, thread and cord with fish-hook attachments or otherwise put up as fishing line)

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 56049000 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5604

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5604

1 560490: Other $2.1M 2 560410: Rubber thread and cord, textile covered $2.0M

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5604

1 560490: Other $50.3K 2 560410: Rubber thread and cord, textile covered $100

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Related HS Code to Kenya Plastic-Coated Textile Yarn (56049000)

HS Code 560410

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 : Rubber thread and cord, textile covered

HS Code 560121

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof : Of cotton

HS Code 560122

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof : Of manmade fibres

HS Code 560129

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof : Other

HS Code 560130

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Textile flock and dust and mill neps

HS Code 560210

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Needleloom felt and stitchbonded fibre fabrics

HS Code 560221

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Other felt, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Of wool or fine animal hair

HS Code 560229

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Other felt, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Of other textile materials

HS Code 560290

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Other

HS Code 560311

Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Of manmade filaments : Weighing not more than 25 g/m²

56049000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 56049000 in Kenya?

HS code 56049000 covers Textile yarn, strip and the like of heading 5404 and 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics (excl. imitation catgut, thread and cord with fish-hook attachments or otherwise put up as fishing line) in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof), Heading 5604 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 56049000 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 56049000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 56049000 in Kenya?