HS Code:
This category (HS Code 5911.10) includes textile fabrics, felt, and felt-lined woven fabrics that are coated, covered, or laminated with rubber, leather, or other materials, specifically designed for technical purposes such as card clothing in textile machinery. It also encompasses similar fabrics used for other industrial applications, including narrow fabrics made of velvet impregnated with rubber for covering weaving spindles (weaving beams). These products are critical in industrial and manufacturing processes, particularly in the textile and machinery sectors, due to their durability and specialized functionality.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $150 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
$40 million USD
26.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$30 million USD
20.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$20 million USD
13.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$15 million USD
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$10 million USD
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand for sustainable materials
Increased investment in eco-friendly coatings and biodegradable fabrics for technical textiles, driven by environmental regulations and consumer preferences.
2021-2023
Automation in textile machinery
Rising need for high-performance card clothing and spindle coverings to support advanced, automated weaving and spinning technologies.
2020-2022
Shift of production to Asia-Pacific
Lower production costs and proximity to major textile manufacturing hubs have led to increased exports from countries like China and India.
2019-2023
The European Union has implemented new regulations under the EU Green Deal, requiring technical textiles to meet stricter environmental and chemical safety standards for coatings and laminations.
January 2023
Manufacturers may face higher compliance costs, but this could also open opportunities for innovators in sustainable materials.
A recent phase of trade negotiations has reduced tariffs on certain technical textiles, including HS 5911.10 products, benefiting exporters from China to the US market.
October 2022
Increased trade flows between the two countries, potentially boosting China's market share.
A leading German manufacturer introduced a new line of rubber-coated fabrics with enhanced durability for card clothing, gaining traction in the global market.
March 2023
This innovation could set new industry standards and reinforce Germany's leadership in this category.