Textile fabrics; impregnated, coated… (chapter 59): which countries import it

Fact sheet

Code

59

Sector

Fashion and Textiles

Headings in this chapter

• 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 foundationHeading 5901
• Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayonHeading 5902
• Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902Heading 5903
• 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 shapeHeading 5904
• Textile wall coveringsHeading 5905
• Textile fabrics, rubberised; other than those of heading no. 5902Heading 5906
• Textile fabrics; otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the likeHeading 5907
• 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 impregnatedHeading 5908
• Textile hose piping and similar textile tubing; with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materialsHeading 5909
• 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 materialHeading 5910
• Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapterHeading 5911

Trade fairs in this sector

• LINEAPELLE
• MICAM Milano
• MOMAD, Salón Internacional de Moda, Calzado y Accesorios
• Pitti Immagine Uomo
• Première Vision Paris
• Techtextil
• Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

How tariffs and rules work for Chapter 59 exports from Spain

Chapter 59 textiles are subject to tariffs that vary by subheading, destination country, and applicable trade agreement. The base EU external tariff ranges across the chapter, but the actual rate applied depends on which of the eleven headings your product falls under and whether the importer country benefits from preferential access—such as Mercosur, Association Agreements, or unilateral schemes.

To find the exact tariff your product faces in a specific market, use Access2Markets with your product's eight-digit HS code and the importer's country. That tool shows both the applied rate and any preferential rates in force. Check which trade agreements your destination has with the EU; for example, importers in Mexico or Colombia may qualify for lower or zero rates depending on rules of origin.

Many products in this chapter require destination-country certification or technical approval before entry. Fire safety standards for textiles used in furnishing or industrial applications, chemical composition limits, and labeling requirements vary by country. These are not set by EU law but by the importer's national standards or sector regulations. Contact a trade body or chamber of commerce in your target market to confirm what your specific product needs before shipping.

Rules of origin matter. Most preferential tariffs require that the textile has undergone sufficient processing in the EU or in a partner country to qualify as 'originating.' If your material comes from outside the EU-trade agreement zone, document its origin carefully; the importer may face penalties or delays if rules are not met.

Keep records of your supply chain and your product's composition. Technical textiles often trigger environment or chemical safety checks on arrival, especially in the United States, Germany, and France. An importer who cannot prove compliance may refuse shipment, so transparency from the start avoids costly rejections.

Common questions about exporting Chapter 59 textiles