HS Code 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902

Q: Is HS code 5903 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 5903 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 5903 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 5903?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 5903.

What is HS Code 5903

HS Code 5903 covers Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 59 (Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use), Section XI. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 5903 Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902 Cover?

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 5903

Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902

HS Code 590310

Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride)

HS Code 590320

Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane

HS Code 590390

Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902)

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What HS Codes for Coated Technical Fabrics Do Not Cover

Chapter 59 covers textile fabrics combined with rubber, plastic, or other coatings, plus technical textiles. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Fabrics where coating is barely visible

Chapters 50–55 (textile predominates)

Plastics reinforced with fabric where plastic predominates

Chapter 39

Rubberized textiles where rubber dominates

Chapter 40

Conveyor belts of plastic only

Chapter 39

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Plastic-Coated Fabrics HS 5903

HS Code 590310

Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride)

HS Code 590320

Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with polyurethane

HS Code 590390

Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902)

HS Code 5901

Textile fabrics, gum or amylaceous substance coated, used for outer book covers and like; tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics used for hat foundation

HS Code 5902

Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon

HS Code 5904

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

HS Code 5905

Textile wall coverings

HS Code 5906

Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902

HS Code 5907

Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like

HS Code 5908

Textile 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 impregnated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 5903?

HS code 5903 covers Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902, a heading within Chapter 59 (Impregnated, coated, covered or laminated textile fabrics; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 5903 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 5903 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 5903?