58063200
SPECIAL WOVEN FABRICS; TUFTED TEXTILE FABRICS; LACE; TAPESTRIES; TRIMMINGS; EMBROIDERY›Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)
Of man-made fibres
Classification and features
CN code 580632 covers narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibres (up to 30 cm wide) other than those with elastomer and other than labels. These are tapes, ribbons and strips of polyester, polyamide, polypropylene and viscose used in clothing, haberdashery, packaging, technical products and industry. Man-made fibre tapes offer higher strength and moisture resistance compared to cotton.
Regulations and safety
Man-made fibre tapes are subject to the Textile Regulation and REACH. Labelling must precisely specify fibre type. Chemical substances must meet REACH restrictions. Safety application tapes such as securing straps are subject to strength standards. Reflective tapes must meet EN ISO 20471 visibility standards. Tapes for children's clothing must comply with EN 14682.
Import and trade
Import requires customs documentation with technical specifications and origin documents. Major suppliers are China, Taiwan, South Korea and Turkey. Transport in boxes on spools with moisture protection. Quality control covers dimensions, tensile strength, colour fastness and edge uniformity.
Special narrow woven man-made fabrics fabrics CN 5806 32 in trade
CN code 580632 covers narrow woven man-made fabrics classified in Chapter 58 of the Combined Nomenclature. These special fabrics are manufactured using advanced weaving technology, distinguishing them from standard fabrics in Chapters 50-55. When importing into the EU, correctly identifying the production technique (pile, chenille, lace) is key as it determines tariff classification and the duty rate. Importers must also ensure dye and finish REACH compliance.
Frequently asked questions
What man-made fibres are used in tapes?
Most common are polyester (strong, UV-resistant), polyamide (elastic, durable), polypropylene (lightweight, chemically resistant) and viscose (soft, absorbent). Fibre choice depends on application from decorative to technical and safety uses.
Are reflective tapes subject to safety standards?
Yes. Reflective tapes for protective clothing must meet EN ISO 20471 for high-visibility clothing. The standard specifies minimum retroreflection and fluorescent colour parameters. Tapes for protective clothing require certification by a notified body.
How are polyester tapes wider than 30 cm classified?
Woven man-made fibre fabrics wider than 30 cm are classified under Chapter 54 or 55 headings as regular man-made fibre fabrics. The 30 cm limit defines the boundary between narrow fabrics of heading 5806 and regular fabrics.
How to correctly classify narrow woven man-made fabrics CN 5806 32?
Classification under CN 5806 32 requires identifying the production technique and fibre type. The special weaving technique must be distinguished from standard weaving. Binding Tariff Information (BTI) ruling can be requested if in doubt.
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