Chapter 5604 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 56.04
Covered Latex Thread for Medical Bandages
Covered latex thread for medical bandages is a rubber thread with a hypoallergenic polyester textile covering, designed for elastic medical bandages. It falls under tariff item 5604.10.00 because it is rubber thread and cord that is textile covered, with the polyester sheath visible to the naked eye, meeting the chapter's requirements.
5604.10.00Elastic Rubber Thread Nylon Covered for Underwear
Elastic rubber thread with nylon textile covering is used for waistbands and leg openings in underwear production. It qualifies under tariff item 5604.10.00 as rubber thread with a distinct textile covering that is visible without magnification, meeting the chapter's classification criteria.
5604.10.00Industrial Rubber Cord Nylon Textile Covered
Industrial rubber cord with nylon textile covering is designed for machinery belting and conveyor components. It falls under tariff item 5604.10.00 because it is a rubber cord with a prominent textile covering that is visible without magnification, offering abrasion resistance and meeting the chapter's classification rules.
5604.10.00Latex Rubber Cord with Cotton Textile Covering
Latex rubber cord wrapped in a soft cotton textile sheath is used in bungee cords and garment elastics. It is classified under tariff item 5604.10.00 because it has a distinct rubber core fully sheathed with visible textile, meeting the chapter's requirements for textile-covered rubber cord.
5604.10.00Polyester Covered Rubber Cord for Bungee Applications
Polyester-covered rubber cord for bungee applications features a braided polyester textile covering, designed for bungee cords and tension straps. It falls under tariff item 5604.10.00 as textile-covered rubber cord, where the polyester sheath is clearly visible and not merely an invisible coating, meeting chapter classification rules.
5604.10.00Spandex Rubber Thread with Textile Covering for Swimwear
Spandex-blend rubber thread with acrylic textile covering is used for high-performance swimwear elastics. It is classified under tariff item 5604.10.00 because it has a rubber core sheathed with visible textile, meeting chapter exclusions and ensuring chlorine resistance for swimwear applications.
5604.10.00Textile Covered Rubber Thread for Elastic Bands
Textile-covered rubber thread for elastic bands consists of a thin rubber core encased in a nylon textile covering, used in manufacturing elastic bands for clothing and accessories. It falls under tariff item 5604.10.00 because it is rubber thread sheathed with visible textile, meeting chapter classification requirements.
5604.90.00Cotton Yarn Plastic Coated
> This cotton yarn is coated with polyethylene plastic for outdoor upholstery wicks and marine rope cores. The plastic coating is visible and provides weather resistance, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with plastics. The product is used in applications requiring durability and moisture resistance.
5604.90.00Elastic Knitting Yarn Rubber Coated
> This specialty yarn for knitting machines has a rubber coating over an elastic core, used in sock and glove production. The rubber coating is visible and provides elasticity and grip, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with rubber. The product is fed into knitting machines for elastic garments.
5604.90.00High Tenacity Polyester Sewing Thread Coated with PTFE
> This is a high tenacity polyester sewing thread coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to reduce friction and improve abrasion resistance. The coating is visible to the naked eye, which places it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with plastics. It is used in industrial sewing applications such as upholstery and sailmaking.
5604.90.00Monofilament Strip PVC Covered
> This synthetic monofilament strip from heading 5404 is covered with PVC for greenhouse ties and packaging strapping. The PVC covering is visible and provides UV resistance, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as strip of heading 5404 coated with plastics. The product is used in agricultural and packaging applications.
5604.90.00Nylon 6.6 High Tenacity Cordage Yarn with Polyurethane Coating
> This product is a high tenacity nylon 6.6 yarn coated with polyurethane for water resistance and UV protection, used in climbing ropes and safety nets. The polyurethane coating is visible and imparts a distinct surface layer, qualifying it as a coated textile yarn under tariff item 5604.90.00. The polyamide composition does not affect classification since the heading covers all textile yarns with visible rubber or plastic coatings.
5604.90.00Nylon High Tenacity Fishing Line Yarn Coated with PVC
> This is a high tenacity nylon yarn coated with PVC for fishing lines, enhancing knot strength and abrasion resistance. The PVC coating is visible and forms a continuous sheath, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with plastics. The product is distinct from monofilament lines of Chapter 39 because it is a multifilament yarn.
5604.90.00Nylon Strip Plastic Sheathed
> This strip of nylon from heading 5404 is sheathed with plastic for use in conveyor belts and flexible packaging seals. The plastic sheath is visible and provides abrasion resistance, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as strip of heading 5404 coated with plastics. The product is used in industrial applications.
5604.90.00Polyamide High Tenacity Airbag Yarn with Silane Coating
> This high tenacity nylon yarn is coated with silane for automotive airbag fabrics, improving seam strength and heat resistance. The silane coating is visible as a surface treatment, placing it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a coated textile yarn. The product is used in weaving airbag fabric, but as a yarn it is classifiable in this heading.
5604.90.00Polyester High Tenacity Kite Line Yarn Wax Impregnated
> This high tenacity polyester kite line yarn is impregnated with wax to reduce abrasion and improve handling. The wax impregnation is visible and alters the yarn's surface, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with plastics or rubber. The product is used for kite lines and similar applications.
5604.90.00Polyester High Tenacity Parachute Cord with Silicone Impregnation
> This high tenacity polyester yarn is impregnated with silicone for parachute and aerospace applications, providing slipperiness and weather resistance. The silicone impregnation is visible and forms a coating, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with plastics. The product is used in webbing and cordage for critical applications.
5604.90.00Polyester High Tenacity Sailcloth Yarn Impregnated with Wax
> This high tenacity polyester yarn is impregnated with paraffin wax for sailcloth weaving, providing water repellency. The wax impregnation is visible and meets the requirements of tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with plastics. The product is used in weaving sailcloth and other technical fabrics.
5604.90.00Polyester Yarn Rubber Impregnated
> This textile yarn from heading 5402 is impregnated with rubber for enhanced elasticity and water resistance, used in upholstery and apparel trim. The rubber impregnation is visible and qualifies under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with rubber. The product is used in applications requiring stretch and durability.
5604.90.00Polypropylene Cord Rubber Sheathed
This is a braided polypropylene cord that has been sheathed in rubber, designed for use in automotive weatherstripping and as a grip on tool handles. The rubber sheath is visible to the naked eye and provides sealing and grip properties, which classifies it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as textile yarn or cord covered with rubber.
5604.90.00Rubber Core Elastic Cord Textile Covered
This product is a flexible cord with a solid rubber core that is completely encased in a woven textile sheath, used for binding and elastic applications in crafts and packaging. Because the rubber core is covered with textile, it falls under tariff item 5604.90.00 as rubber thread and cord that is textile covered.
5604.90.00Spandex Covered Rubber Thread
This is a fine rubber thread that is wrapped with spandex textile fibres, used for lingerie elastic and sportswear banding. The visible textile covering provides a fabric-like finish and stretch, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as rubber thread that is textile covered.
5604.90.00Textile Covered Latex Thread
This is a latex rubber thread wrapped in polyester textile, used for hair accessories and mask elastics. The textile covering prevents direct skin contact with latex, reducing allergy risks, and classifies the product under tariff item 5604.90.00 as textile-covered rubber thread.
5604.90.00Viscose High Tenacity Belt Reinforcement Yarn with Acrylic Coating
> This high tenacity viscose rayon yarn is coated with acrylic polymers for conveyor and V-belts, improving bonding to rubber. The acrylic coating is visible and qualifies under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with plastics. The product is used in industrial reinforcement applications.
5604.90.00Viscose Rayon High Tenacity Industrial Sewing Yarn PTFE Coated
> This high tenacity viscose yarn is coated with PTFE for heavy-duty industrial sewing, such as tents and awnings. The PTFE coating is visible and provides low friction and weather resistance, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with plastics. The product is used in demanding sewing applications.
5604.90.00Viscose Rayon High Tenacity Tire Cord Yarn Impregnated with RFL
> This high tenacity viscose rayon yarn is impregnated with resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) dip for adhesion in rubber tire reinforcement. The RFL impregnation is visible and forms a coating, classifying it under tariff item 5604.90.00 as a textile yarn coated with rubber or plastics. The product is used in tire cord manufacturing.