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HS 59 Chapter · Textiles & Textile Articles

Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use

Chapter 59 of the Harmonised System covers Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. It groups 11 four-digit headings used worldwide to classify these goods for customs and duty.

Sourcing this category from India

Products classified under HS 59 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.

How to read this code

59 is the two-digit HS chapter. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.

Headings under HS 59

The Harmonised System breaks Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use into these 11 headings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

59.01 2 subheadings

Textile fabrics, gum or amylaceous substance coated, used for outer book covers and like; tracing cloth, prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics used for hat foundation

59.02 3 subheadings

Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon

59.03 3 subheadings

Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902

59.04 2 subheadings

Linoleum, whether or not cut to shape; floor coverings consisting of a coating or covering applied on a textile backing, whether or not cut to shape

59.05 1 subheadings

Textile wall coverings

59.06 3 subheadings

Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902

59.07 1 subheadings

Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like

59.08 1 subheadings

Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted; for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated

59.09 1 subheadings

Textile hose piping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials

59.10 1 subheadings

Textiles; transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material

59.11 6 subheadings

Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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