5604.10.00.00 - Rubber thread and cord, textile covered (201)

This HTS classification covers rubber thread and cord that are specifically covered or sheathed with textile materials. These are typically elastic cords or threads designed for use in textiles, apparel, or other applications where elasticity and a textile finish are required. The textile covering provides a more aesthetically pleasing appearance, improved durability, and can facilitate integration into textile manufacturing processes compared to bare rubber thread.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, "Other," which would encompass rubber thread and cord that are not textile covered. While both fall under the broader heading of rubber or plastic-impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed materials, the key differentiator here is the presence and nature of the textile covering. The scope is narrowly defined to exclude any rubber thread or cord that does not possess this specific textile element.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification within 5604.10.00.00 is determined by the presence of textile covering on rubber thread or cord. Examples of goods falling into this category would include elastic threads used in waistbands of clothing, surgical stockings, or decorative elastic braids where the rubber core is encased in yarn.