Rubber thread and cord — HTS 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
Chapter 56 › Heading 5604
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5604 is a four-digit product category for certain rubber- or plastic-related textile materials. It groups together textile-covered rubber thread and cord, as well as textile yarn and narrow strips or similar products of headings 5404 or 5405 that have been impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
The heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical provisions under heading 5604. The product is commonly narrowed by its construction and material—for example, whether it is rubber thread or cord covered with textile, or a textile yarn or strip treated with rubber or plastics. Details such as the product’s physical form, fiber content, coating or covering, and intended use may also matter. Confirm the classification against the current HTSUS wording and, when the facts are unclear, seek customs-broker or binding-ruling guidance.
What to check
- Identify whether the item is rubber thread or cord with a textile covering, or textile yarn or strip coated, covered, impregnated, or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
- Check the product’s construction, including the core, textile covering, rubber or plastic material, and whether the treatment is a coating, impregnation, covering, or sheath.
- Review the subheading and eight-digit statistical descriptions under heading 5604; do not classify from the heading title alone.
- Use technical specifications, samples, photographs, and manufacturing information to verify the item’s material and physical form.
- Confirm the classification in the current HTSUS and consult a customs broker or request a binding ruling if competing provisions appear possible.
HTS heading 5604 summary
Rubber thread and cord is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5604.10.00.00 👉 | Rubber thread and cord, textile covered (201) | 6.3% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.