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HSChapter 59
U.S. imports of rubberized textile adhesive tape (not over 20 cm wide) (HS 590610) totaled $5.4M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNarrow rubberized textile adhesive tape — defined by a maximum width of 20 cm — is a workhorse industrial input used in automotive assembly, electrical insulation, and packaging. The rubber coating or impregnation distinguishes these tapes from pressure-sensitive tapes of plastics (Chapter 39) or paper (Chapter 48), and width is the operative threshold separating this subheading from broader rubberized textile goods. A single US 10-digit line (5906100000) covers the full subheading, so classification disputes typically center on whether the substrate is truly textile and whether the adhesive system is rubber-based.
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The substrate must be a textile fabric (woven, knitted, or nonwoven) and the adhesive or coating must be rubber-based. Tapes with a plastic film backing and acrylic or rubber adhesive classify in Chapter 39 under the plastics heading. Lab analysis of the backing material and adhesive chemistry is often required when the product is a composite construction.
The 20 cm threshold applies to the width of the tape as presented for import — that is, the width of the individual tape strip or roll. Slit rolls that individually measure 20 cm or less qualify here even if the parent roll was wider before slitting, provided the slitting occurred before importation.
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