Textile wall coverings of fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated

HS code 590500 covers a specialized segment of the textile industry, focused on the production of textile wall coverings. These products play a crucial role in the interior design and construction sectors, providing both functional and aesthetic solutions for wall surfaces. As a highly versatile category, textile wall coverings find applications in commercial, residential, and institutional settings, contributing to the overall ambiance and functionality of built environments.

The production of textile wall coverings under HS code 590500 typically involves a multi-step process. Fabrics, such as woven, knitted, or nonwoven textiles, are first impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with various materials, including polymers, resins, or other compounds. This treatment enhances the fabric's durability, water resistance, and other performance characteristics, making it suitable for use as a wall covering. The finished products are then cut, shaped, and finished to meet specific design requirements and installation needs.

The key inputs for the production of textile wall coverings under HS code 590500 include a range of textile fabrics, such as 5903 Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902, 5907 Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like, and 5904 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 shape. Additionally, the industry relies on various chemicals, resins, and other materials used for the impregnation, coating, or lamination processes.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 590500 is textile wall coverings, which are then consumed by the construction, interior design, and related industries. These wall coverings may be used in commercial, residential, and institutional settings, providing both functional and aesthetic benefits. The outputs of this industry can also be further processed or incorporated into other products, such as 4823 Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, 4814 Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper, and 4823 Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.