Kenya HS Code

HS Code 590110: Textile 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 foundations : Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 590110 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 590110 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Kenya extends it under EAC CET.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 590110?

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 590110 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 590110 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 590110 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Textile 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 foundations : Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 590110 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 59: Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use, Heading 5901: Textile 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 foundations.

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Classification Path of HS Code 590110 in Kenya

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 59

Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use

HS Code 5901

HS Code 590110

Textile 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 foundations : Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like

HS Code 59011000

Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books, the manufacture of boxes and articles of cardboard or the like

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

In Kenya, HS 590110 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 5901

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5901

1 590190: Other $568.3K 2 590110: Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like $186.2K

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5901

1 590190: Other $1.2K 2 590110: Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like $149

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Related HS Code to Kenya Bookbinding Coated Fabric (590110)

HS Code 59011000

Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books, the manufacture of boxes and articles of cardboard or the like

HS Code 590190

HS Code 590210

Tyre cord fabric of hightenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or viscose rayon : Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 590220

Tyre cord fabric of hightenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or viscose rayon : Of polyesters

HS Code 590290

Tyre cord fabric of hightenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or viscose rayon : Other

HS Code 590310

Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 : With poly(vinyl chloride)

HS Code 590320

Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 : With polyurethane

HS Code 590390

Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902 : Other

HS Code 590410

Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape : Linoleum

HS Code 590490

Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 590110 in Kenya?

HS code 590110 covers Textile 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 foundations : Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 59 (Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use), Heading 5901 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 590110 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 590110?

Where can I officially look up HS code 590110 in Kenya?