HS Code 5515Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55
9 six-digit codes · Heading 15 of 16 in Chapter 55 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5515 covers woven cloth made from synthetic staple fibres that are blended with other fibres. Below, each subheading is grouped by blend, with tips for telling it apart from nearby headings.
The WCO writes heading 5515 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 55that answer to “Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 9 six-digit codes, 551511 through 551599, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 15 of 16 in Chapter 55, Man-made staple fibres, which runs to 110 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5515
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 551511 | Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres |
| 551512 | Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments |
| 551513 | Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair |
| 551519 | Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.1 |
| 551521 | Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments |
| 551522 | Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair |
| 551529 | Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.2 |
| 551591 | Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments |
| 551599 | Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5515 |
What HS code 5515 covers
Staple fibres are short fibres that are spun into yarn. Heading 5515 is for woven cloth made from synthetic ones, such as polyester or acrylic. The cloth is a blend that the neighbouring headings do not name.
The letters n.e.c. mean not elsewhere classified. In plain English, think of cloth that is polyester viscose blended fabric, polyester wool blend fabric, or acrylic or modacrylic staple fibre fabric mixed with something else.
You may also see it written as HSN code 5515. The four digits are the same. Only the label changes.
HS 5515 subheadings: polyester, acrylic and other synthetic blends
The six-digit subheadings run from 5515.11 to 5515.99. The fifth digit shows the main synthetic fibre. The sixth digit shows what it is mixed with. The phrase "mixed mainly or solely with" means the other fibre is the biggest part of the blend, or the only other part.
Here are the codes grouped by fibre. Each one is shown with a dot and without.
- Polyester staple fibre fabrics: 5515.11 (551511) mixed with viscose rayon staple fibres; 5515.12 (551512) mixed with man-made filaments; 5515.13 (551513) mixed with wool or fine animal hair; 5515.19 (551519) mixed with other fibres.
- Acrylic or modacrylic staple fibre fabrics: 5515.21 (551521) mixed with man-made filaments; 5515.22 (551522) mixed with wool or fine animal hair; 5515.29 (551529) mixed with other fibres.
- Other synthetic staple fibre fabrics: 5515.91 (551591) mixed with man-made filaments; 5515.99 (551599) mixed with other fibres.
Difference between HS code 5512, 5513, 5514, 5515 and 5516
Use these steps to pick a heading for a woven synthetic fabric. Start with the fibre. Then check how much of the weight it makes up. Then look at what it is blended with.
Heading 5512 takes cloth that is almost all synthetic staple fibre by weight. Headings 5513 and 5514 take cloth with a lower synthetic share, blended mainly or solely with cotton. The split between those two is cloth weight: 5513 is for lighter cloth and 5514 is for heavier cloth. Heading 5516 is for artificial fibres, not synthetic ones. Heading 5515 takes the other synthetic blends, such as those with viscose, filaments or wool.
Yarn is not fabric. Synthetic staple yarn sits in a separate heading, 5509. The cloth must be woven to fit any of these headings.
Countries share the first six digits of the code. Many add more digits of their own, so a local tariff line can be longer. To confirm the right code for a synthetic woven fabric, check the fibre content on the product, then test it with the HS code classifier.
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Nearby headings in Chapter 55
- 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
- 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
- 5514Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight…12 codes
- 5516Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres20 codes
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Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5515: common questions
What is heading 5515?
It is the part of the Harmonized System for woven cloth made of synthetic staple fibres in blends.
What is the HS code for polyester viscose blended fabric?
Woven polyester staple fibre fabric mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres falls under 551511, also written 5515.11.
What is the HS code for polyester wool blend fabric?
Use 551513, also written 5515.13.
Which HS code covers acrylic or modacrylic woven fabric blends?
Three codes cover them: 551521 for blends with man-made filaments, 551522 for wool or fine animal hair, and 551529 for other fibres.
Is the code the same in every country?
The first six digits are shared. Countries often add extra digits for their own tariff lines, so check the local code before you ship.
How do I confirm the correct code for synthetic woven fabric?
Check the fibre content and weight share on the product label, then compare the neighbouring headings. The HS code classifier can help you test your choice.
Where can I find import and export data for this heading?
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