HTS Code · Chapter 56 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

5604.90.90.00Rubber thread and cord, textile covered

Also written 5604909000 and 5604.90.9000

HTS Code 5604.90.90.00 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesWadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereofRubber 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:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

From China, the total duty on 5604.90.90.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 40% to 42.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 5604.90.90.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 42.5%; $4,250.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 42.97%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $14,297.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty5%
Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 5604.90.90.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 5%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AUBHCLCOE*ILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 50%
Units of Quantity: kg

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China42.5%
Mexico15%
Canada15%
Vietnam17.5%
Germany10%

Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 5604.90.90.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $23M of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00), up 25% on 2024, mostly from France (29%), Mexico (19%) and Poland (16%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
France	$7M	29%	117%	10%
Mexico	$4M	19%	25%	15%0% with USMCA
Poland	$4M	16%	27%	10%
Portugal	$3M	13%	81%	10%
United Arab Emirates	$2M	9%	152%	17.5%
Estonia	$1M	5%	18%	10%
China	$895K	4%	34%	42.5%
Germany	$587K	3%	1577%	10%
South Korea	$363K	2%	354%	12.5%
Netherlands	$93K	0%	5%	10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 9, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 5604.90.90.00 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from China pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China

42.5%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

10%

From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more

Countries with additional tariffs

20 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	5%	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	42.5%
Mexico	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	15%0% with USMCA
Canada	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29	15%0% with USMCA
Vietnam	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	17.5%
Germany	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5%9903.05.39	10%
Japan	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.49	12.5%
South Korea	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.71	12.5%
Taiwan	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5%9903.05.76	10%
India	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	15%
Ireland	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5%9903.05.39	10%
Italy	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5%9903.05.39	10%
Switzerland	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor7.5%9903.05.74	12.5%
Thailand	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	17.5%
Malaysia	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	15%
United Kingdom	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	15%
France	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor5%9903.05.39	10%
Indonesia	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	15%
Brazil	5%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	42.5%
Bangladesh	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	15%
Cambodia	5%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	15%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from China pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Mexico pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Canada pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Vietnam pay 17.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from India pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Thailand pay 17.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Malaysia pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from United Kingdom pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Indonesia pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Brazil pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Bangladesh pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Cambodia pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Legal notes

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Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 5604.90.90.00.

Section 11 NotesTextile and Textile Articles Chapter 56 NotesWadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

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What does HTS code 5604.90.90.00 cover?

HTS code 5604.90.90.00 covers rubber thread and cord, textile covered (Other), classified under Chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 5604.90.90.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 5604.90.90.00 is 5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,E*,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 50%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Vietnam pay 17.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of rubber thread and cord, textile covered (HTS 5604.90.90.00) from Mexico pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 5604.90.90.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $23M of rubber thread and cord, textile covered under HTS 5604.90.90.00, mostly from France (29%), Mexico (19%) and Poland (16%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 5604.90.90.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 5604.90.90.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

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