HS Code 5506Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
5 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 16 in Chapter 55 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5506 is the customs heading for man-made fibres that are cut to short lengths and already prepared to be spun into yarn. This page explains what fits here, how the five codes differ, and how to tell 5506 from nearby headings.
Goods answering to “Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning” split into 5 six-digit codes, 550610 through 550690. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 6 of 16 in Chapter 55, Man-made staple fibres, which runs to 110 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5506
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 550610 | Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning |
| 550620 | Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning |
| 550630 | Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning |
| 550640 | Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning |
| 550690 | Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning |
What HS code 5506 covers
Staple fibres are short fibres, not long endless strands. Synthetic means they are made from chemicals, not grown or taken from wood pulp. Under HSN code 5506, these fibres have also been carded, combed or otherwise prepared for spinning. In plain words, they have been cleaned and lined up so a mill can twist them into yarn.
Think of it as a step in the chain. Raw synthetic staple comes first, then the prepared fibre, then yarn, then fabric. Heading 5506 is the prepared fibre step for synthetic types.
HS 5506 subheadings: nylon, polyester, acrylic, polypropylene
The subheading depends on the polymer the fibre is made from. Match the material first. Then check the official wording in the table above.
Here is each code with a plain label:
- 550610: nylon or other polyamide staple fibre
- 550620: polyester staple fibre, the one most people look for
- 550630: acrylic or modacrylic staple fibre
- 550640: polypropylene staple fibre
- 550690: any other synthetic staple fibre not named above (n.e.c. means not elsewhere classified)
5506 vs 5503, 5507 and 5509: choosing the right heading
Most mistakes come from three questions. Is the fibre prepared for spinning? Is it synthetic or artificial? Is it still a fibre, or already yarn?
The difference between HS 5503 and 5506 is the preparation. Heading 5506 holds the same fibres after that work is done.
Heading 5507 is the artificial twin of 5506.
Two more headings are easy to mix up with this one. Heading 5501 is synthetic filament tow, which is a bundle of long continuous strands, not short staple. Heading 5509 is yarn of synthetic staple fibres, so the spinning has already happened. Leftover scraps, noils and yarn waste of man-made fibres go to heading 5505.
If you are unsure, read the product description, check the polymer, and confirm the fibre length and processing stage. Then compare your result with the wording of each code.
HS code 5506 import export data
A code on its own does not tell you who trades the fibre. Shipment records do. Here is what EximDataX offers for this heading.
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.
To work from a real product, search the heading code or one of its five codes. Spinners, traders and fibre makers can use this to study the market for nylon, polyester, acrylic and polypropylene staple.
Related
- Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
- HS 5503 synthetic staple fibres, not processed
- HS 5507 artificial staple fibres, processed
- HS 5501 synthetic filament tow
- HS 5509 yarn of synthetic staple fibres
- HS 5505 man-made fibre waste
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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
- 5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres2 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 5506?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5506: common questions
What is HS code 5506?
It belongs to Chapter 55, Man-made staple fibres, in Section XI, Textiles and Textile Articles.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fibre processed for spinning?
It is 550620.
What is the HS code for nylon staple fibre that has been carded or combed?
Use 550610.
What is the difference between HS 5503 and 5506?
Heading 5506 is for the same fibres once they have been processed for spinning.
Are viscose or other artificial staple fibres classified under 5506?
No. Artificial staple fibres that are processed for spinning go to heading 5507.
Which code covers acrylic or polypropylene staple fibres?
Polypropylene staple fibre is 550640. Other synthetic staple fibres of this kind fall under 550690.
How to confirm the correct HS code for synthetic staple fibres?
Check the polymer, whether the fibre is processed for spinning, and whether it is still a fibre and not yarn. Then match your product to the exact wording of the code. The HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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