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HS 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 5604 encompasses 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. It classifies 2 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 56 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter

Ch 56

Heading

5604

Subheadings

2 HS6

Status

Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 5604

HS Code	WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description	Chapter	Operational Package
5604.10	Rubber thread and cord, textile covered (201)	56	View 5604.10 Package →
5604.90	Other, High tenacity yarn of polyesters, of nylon or other polyamides or of viscose rayon, impregnated or coated (201)	56	View 5604.90 Package →

DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 5604

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 5604 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 5604 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 5604 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 5604?

HS Heading 5604 covers 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, grouping 2 6-digit WCO subheadings.

How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 5604?

Subheadings under Heading 5604 range from 5604.11 to 5604.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.

What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 5604?

US MFN general duty rates for Heading 5604 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.

Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 5604?

Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).

What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 5604?

Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.

How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 5604?

Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.

Can goods under Heading 5604 enter duty-free under USMCA?

Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.

What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 5604?

Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.

What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 5604?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.

How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 5604?

Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.