Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 59069130: Rubberized Textile Fabrics (Other Than of Heading 5902) NESOI, Knitted or Crocheted, Other Than of Cotton or Man-Made Fibers

The HS Code 59069130 refers to a specific category of rubberized textile fabrics that are knitted or crocheted. These fabrics are classified under this HS Code because they are not made of cotton or man-made fibers and are not covered under the heading 5902.

The product description of HS Code 59069130 states that it includes textile fabrics that have been coated or impregnated with rubber. These fabrics are used in various applications and industries, including automotive, sports equipment, protective clothing, and medical textiles.

When importing goods classified under HS Code 59069130, the quantity unit used is square meters (M2). This unit provides a standardized measure for calculating the quantity of rubberized textile fabrics being imported.

The bound / MFN duty rate for HS Code 59069130 is 2.7%. This means that every time a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it has to apply the same duty rate for rubberized textile fabrics from all its trading partners. This duty rate applies to the value of the imported goods and is collected by the customs authorities.

However, there are special tariff preference programs that offer reduced or duty-free rates for importing rubberized textile fabrics classified under HS Code 59069130. Some of these programs include:

• Australia Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Australia can be imported duty-free.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Bahrain can be imported duty-free.
• Canada (NAFTA): Rubberized textile fabrics from Canada can be imported duty-free under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Chile Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Chile can be imported at a special reduced rate.
• Israel Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Israel can be imported duty-free. However, certain products may be excluded from this eligibility.
• Jordan Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Jordan can be imported at a special reduced rate.
• Mexico (NAFTA): Rubberized textile fabrics from Mexico can be imported duty-free under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
• Oman Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Oman can be imported at a special reduced rate.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Rubberized textile fabrics from eligible countries in the DR-CAFTA can be imported at a special reduced rate.
• Peru Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Peru can be imported at a special reduced rate.
• Singapore Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Singapore can be imported duty-free.
• Morocco Special Rate: Rubberized textile fabrics from Morocco can be imported at a special reduced rate of 0.3%.

It is important to note that the availability of these special tariff preference programs may vary depending on the country of import and the specific regulations in place.

When it comes to exporting rubberized textile fabrics classified under HS Code 59069130 from the United States, the data provided does not specify any particular states. Therefore, it can be inferred that these fabrics can be exported from any state in the US.

HS Code 59069130 represents rubberized textile fabrics that are knitted or crocheted, excluding those made of cotton or man-made fibers. This HS Code has a bound / MFN duty rate of 2.7%, but there are various special tariff preference programs available that offer reduced or duty-free rates for importing these fabrics. Importers and exporters should be aware of the specific regulations and eligibility criteria associated with these programs to benefit from the advantageous tariff rates.