What types of fabrics fall under HS-4 5512?

HS-4 5512 covers woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibres, specifically those containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres.

How do I know if my fabric is unbleached or bleached?

Unbleached fabrics retain their natural color, while bleached fabrics have undergone a whitening process. Check the product specifications to determine this.

Can I use HS-4 5512 for fabrics made from other synthetic fibres?

Yes, but you need to use the appropriate HS-6 subheading based on the specific type of synthetic fibre and whether it is bleached or unbleached.

What if my fabric contains multiple types of synthetic fibres?

If your fabric contains fibres not classified under the main polyester or acrylic categories, refer to HS-6 551291 or 551299 for other synthetic fibres.

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5512 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres

Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 5512 when importing woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibres, especially those containing 85% or more by weight of these fibres. For example, if you're shipping polyester fabrics for clothing, this is the appropriate code to use.

To differentiate between the subheadings, consider the specific type of synthetic staple fibre in your fabric. For instance, 551211 is for unbleached or bleached polyester fabrics, while 551219 covers polyester fabrics that are neither unbleached nor bleached.

If your fabric is primarily made from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, you will need to choose between 551221 for unbleached or bleached options and 551229 for those that are not. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for accurate classification and compliance.

For fabrics that do not fit neatly into the polyester or acrylic categories, 551291 and 551299 cover other synthetic fibres, with the former for unbleached or bleached and the latter for other types. Ensure you check the specific fibre content to select the right subheading.

Keywords & topics

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HS-4 5512 · synthetic staple fibres · woven fabrics classification · polyester fabrics import · acrylic fabrics HS code · bleached synthetic fabrics · unbleached synthetic fabrics · fabrics for clothing import · synthetic fibre content · HS-6 subheadings

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Woven polyester fabrics for apparel, unbleached (HS-6: 551211)
Woven polyester fabrics, dyed or printed (HS-6: 551219)
Woven acrylic fabrics for outdoor gear, bleached (HS-6: 551221)
Woven modacrylic fabrics for safety clothing, unbleached (HS-6: 551229)
Woven synthetic fabrics of other types, bleached (HS-6: 551291)
Woven synthetic fabrics of other types, dyed (HS-6: 551299)

Common questions

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What is HS-4 5512 used for?
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What are the differences between HS-6 551211 and 551219?
Which HS code for acrylic fabrics?
Are bleached and unbleached fabrics classified differently?
How to determine the correct HS-6 for synthetic fabrics?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of fabrics fall under HS-4 5512?: HS-4 5512 covers woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibres, specifically those containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres.
How do I know if my fabric is unbleached or bleached?: Unbleached fabrics retain their natural color, while bleached fabrics have undergone a whitening process. Check the product specifications to determine this.
What is the difference between HS-6 551211 and 551219?: HS-6 551211 is for unbleached or bleached polyester fabrics, while 551219 covers polyester fabrics that are neither unbleached nor bleached.
Can I use HS-4 5512 for fabrics made from other synthetic fibres?: Yes, but you need to use the appropriate HS-6 subheading based on the specific type of synthetic fibre and whether it is bleached or unbleached.
What if my fabric contains multiple types of synthetic fibres?: If your fabric contains fibres not classified under the main polyester or acrylic categories, refer to HS-6 551291 or 551299 for other synthetic fibres.

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