HS Code 5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres
2 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 16 in Chapter 55 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
It covers the scraps, short fibres and leftover yarn that come from making synthetic and artificial fibres and yarns.
Heading 5505 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres” classify either at 550510 or at 550520, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 5 of 16 in Chapter 55, Man-made staple fibres, which runs to 110 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 5505 covers
Man-made fibres are made in factories, not grown. Waste means the leftover material that is not the main product. It sits in Section XI, Textiles and Textile Articles, inside Chapter 55, which is about man-made staple fibres.
The heading names three kinds of waste. Noils are the short fibres that are combed out before spinning. Yarn waste is the broken or leftover yarn from spinning and weaving. Garnetted stock is waste that has been torn back into loose fibre so it can be used again.
The heading covers man-made fibre waste only. Waste from cotton, wool or other natural fibres is not classified here. If you trade textile waste, first check that the fibre is man-made.
550510 vs 550520: synthetic or artificial fibre waste
The only choice inside this heading is the type of fibre. Synthetic fibre waste goes to 550510. Artificial fibre waste goes to 550520. The goods are described the same way in both codes. Only the fibre type changes.
Synthetic fibres are made from chemicals. Polyester and nylon are well-known examples. Artificial fibres are made from natural material that has been processed, such as cellulose. To pick the right code, find out what the original fibre was. Your supplier's specification sheet or a lab test usually settles it.
If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down before you file.
- 550510: waste of synthetic fibres
- 550520: waste of artificial fibres
How 5505 differs from other Chapter 55 headings
Many headings in this chapter sound close to 5505. The key question is whether the goods are waste or a usable fibre.
Headings 5503 and 5504 cover staple fibres that have not been carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. In each pair, the first is synthetic and the second is artificial. Headings 5501 and 5502 cover filament tow, which is a bundle of long continuous strands.
Heading 5505 is different. It is for waste. If the material is clean, usable fibre in one of the forms above, it belongs in one of those headings. If it is leftover or recovered material, 5505 is the likely home.
Classification path for heading 5505
The path is easy to follow from the top down. Heading 5505 narrows it again to waste of those fibres. The last step is the six-digit code, 550510 or 550520.
Countries may add more digits for their own needs. For duty, check the tariff schedule of the country you ship to. This page focuses on classification and on finding shipments.
Find importers and exporters of fibre waste under 5505
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try it with 550510 or 550520 to see the customs shipment data for this kind of waste.
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- Chapter 55 man-made staple fibres
- HS 5503 synthetic staple fibres
- HS 5504 artificial staple fibres
- HS 5506 carded synthetic staple fibres
- HS 5507 carded artificial staple fibres
- HS 5501 synthetic filament tow
- HS 5502 artificial filament tow
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Nearby headings in Chapter 55
- 5501Synthetic filament tow6 codes
- 5502Artificial filament tow2 codes
- 5503Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…6 codes
- 5504Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…2 codes
- 5506Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning5 codes
- 5507Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning1 code
- 5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5509Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for…18 codes
- 5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for…5 codes
- 5511Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale3 codes
- 5512Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of…6 codes
- 5513Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight…11 codes
Who ships under 5505?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5505: common questions
What is the difference between HS 550510 and 550520?
550510 is for waste of synthetic fibres. 550520 is for waste of artificial fibres. The type of the original fibre decides the code.
Are noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock classified under 5505?
Yes, when they are made of man-made fibres. The heading names all three. Waste from natural fibres does not go here.
Should man-made fibres that are not waste go under 5505?
No. Staple fibres that are not waste go under 5503 or 5504 if unprocessed, or 5506 or 5507 if carded or combed.
Is HS code 5505 the same in different countries?
The first six digits are shared by countries that use the Harmonized System. Each country may add extra digits and its own rules after that.
What happens if fibre waste is declared under the wrong HS code?
Customs may question the entry or ask for proof of what the goods are. Check the fibre type before you file, and ask a customs broker if you are unsure.
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