5906.99 - Other:

This category, HTS 5906.99, encompasses textile fabrics that are rubberized, coated, covered, or impregnated with rubber, but which are neither of the kind specified in heading 5902 (pneumatic tires) nor are they knitted or crocheted. It represents a broad grouping for such coated or treated fabrics not specifically classified elsewhere. The key defining characteristic is the presence of rubber or similar polymeric materials applied to a textile base, imparting properties such as waterproofing, increased tensile strength, or chemical resistance, making them suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 5906.91, which specifically covers rubberized textile fabrics that are knitted or crocheted. HTS 5906.99, therefore, exclusively deals with woven or non-woven textile fabrics that have undergone rubberizing or similar treatments. The "Other" designation within this heading signifies that it captures all rubberized textile fabrics that do not fall under the more specific classifications within Chapter 59, nor are they knitted or crocheted.

The subcategories within 5906.99 provide further refinement based on the fiber content of the textile base. Subcategory 5906.99.10.00 addresses fabrics where the textile base is composed of cotton. For fabrics with a base of man-made fibers, classification proceeds to subcategory 5906.99.30.00, which covers "Other" man-made fiber-based rubberized fabrics not otherwise specified. This breakdown allows for more precise tariff application based on the fundamental material composition of the fabric.