What is HS-4 5513 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
5513 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2
Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5513 when importing woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, where the synthetic fibers make up less than 85% of the weight. An example would be a shipment of unbleached polyester-cotton blend fabric weighing 150g/m2.
Choosing the right HS-6 subheading under 5513 depends on the weave type and whether the fabric is dyed or printed. For instance, if your fabric is a plain weave of polyester staple fibers, you would use 551311 or 551321 if dyed, while a 3-thread twill would fall under 551312.
If your fabric contains synthetic staple fibers other than polyester, you should consider 551319 for unbleached or bleached options. The distinction between polyester and other synthetic fibers is crucial for proper classification and duty assessment.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
HS-4 5513 · woven fabrics · synthetic staple fibers · cotton blend fabrics · import classification · polyester fabrics · fabric weight · dyed fabrics · printed fabrics · plain weave fabrics · 3-thread twill · HS-6 subheadings
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Unbleached plain weave polyester-cotton fabric, 150g/m2
- Dyed 3-thread twill polyester-cotton fabric, 160g/m2
- Printed plain weave cotton fabric with less than 85% polyester, 170g/m2
- Dyed fabric with yarns of different colors, containing cotton and synthetic fibers
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify woven fabrics under HS codes?
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What are the differences between HS-6 subheadings for 5513?
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Can I import dyed polyester-cotton fabrics under HS-4 5513?
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What weight limits apply to HS-4 5513 fabrics?
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How to determine the right HS-6 code for my fabric?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
importing woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers
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classification of polyester-cotton blend fabrics
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differences between HS-6 codes for woven fabrics
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requirements for unbleached and dyed fabrics under HS-4 5513
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weight restrictions for synthetic staple fiber fabrics
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choosing the correct HS-6 subheading for fabric imports
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plain weave vs. twill fabric classification
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understanding HS-4 5513 for textile imports
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Questions & answers
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- What types of fabrics fall under HS-4 5513?
- HS-4 5513 includes woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, where the synthetic fibers make up less than 85% of the weight.
- How do I determine the right HS-6 code for my fabric?
- To determine the correct HS-6 code, consider the weave type (plain, twill), whether the fabric is dyed or printed, and the specific synthetic fibers used.
- Are there weight limits for fabrics classified under HS-4 5513?
- Yes, fabrics classified under HS-4 5513 must not exceed 170g/m2 in weight.
- Can I import printed fabrics under HS-4 5513?
- Yes, printed fabrics can be imported under HS-4 5513, but you must select the appropriate HS-6 subheading based on the fabric composition and weave.
- What if my fabric contains synthetic fibers other than polyester?
- If your fabric contains synthetic fibers other than polyester, you should use HS-6 subheading **551319** for classification.
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HS-6 subheadings (11)
- 551311Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached
- 551312Fabrics, woven; 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached
- 551313Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached
- 551319Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached
- 551321Fabrics, woven; plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2
- 551323Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2
- 551329Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2
- 551331Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2
- 551339Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2
- 551341Fabrics, woven; plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2
- 551349Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2