What is HS-4 5516 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
5516 — Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5516 when importing woven fabrics made primarily from artificial staple fibres, such as a shipment of unbleached polyester fabric. This heading covers fabrics that contain 85% or more of artificial staple fibres, as well as those with lower percentages mixed with other materials.
When deciding between subheadings, consider the fabric's treatment and composition. For instance, HS-6 551611 is for unbleached or bleached fabrics, while HS-6 551612 applies to dyed fabrics. If your shipment includes a printed fabric, you would classify it under HS-6 551614.
If the fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres, you will need to look at the subheadings starting with HS-6 551621 through HS-6 551644. These lines differentiate based on the type of blend, such as cotton or wool, and whether the fabric is dyed, printed, or unbleached.
For fabrics that do not fit neatly into the above categories, such as those classified as 'not elsewhere classified' (n.e.c.), refer to HS-6 551691 through HS-6 551694. These codes are useful for unique blends or treatments that may not be explicitly defined.
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HS-4 5516 · woven fabrics · artificial staple fibres · import codes · fabric classification · bleached fabrics · dyed fabrics · printed fabrics · mixed fabrics · 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 polyester fabric containing 90% artificial staple fibres
- Dyed nylon fabric with 85% artificial staple fibres
- Printed fabric made from 80% artificial staple fibres and 20% cotton
- Woven fabric of different colored yarns containing 70% artificial staple fibres and 30% wool
- Bleached fabric with 60% artificial staple fibres mixed with fine animal hair
Common questions
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How to classify woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres?
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What are the subheadings under HS-4 5516?
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How do I determine the right HS-6 code for my fabric?
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What is the difference between dyed and unbleached fabrics in HS-4 5516?
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Can I use HS-4 5516 for mixed fabrics?
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how to classify artificial staple fibre fabrics
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differences between HS-6 codes for woven fabrics
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importing unbleached polyester fabrics
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guidelines for fabric classification under HS-4 5516
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choosing the right HS-6 code for dyed fabrics
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understanding n.e.c. in HS-4 5516
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requirements for importing printed woven fabrics
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examples of fabrics under HS-4 5516
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Questions & answers
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- What types of fabrics are included in HS-4 5516?
- HS-4 5516 includes woven fabrics made from artificial staple fibres, with classifications based on their treatment and composition.
- How do I know if my fabric qualifies for HS-4 5516?
- Check the fibre content; it should contain at least 85% artificial staple fibres for certain subheadings, or less for others.
- What is the difference between HS-6 551611 and HS-6 551612?
- HS-6 551611 is for unbleached or bleached fabrics, while HS-6 551612 is for dyed fabrics, both containing 85% or more artificial staple fibres.
- Can I use HS-4 5516 for fabrics mixed with natural fibres?
- Yes, but the classification will depend on the percentage of artificial staple fibres and the type of natural fibres used.
- What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-4 5516?
- N.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' used for fabrics that do not fit into the specific categories listed under HS-4 5516.
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HS-6 subheadings (20)
- 551611Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres
- 551612Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres
- 551613Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres
- 551614Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres
- 551621Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments
- 551622Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
- 551623Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
- 551624Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
- 551631Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 551632Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 551633Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 551634Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 551641Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 551642Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 551643Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 551644Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 551691Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516
- 551692Fabrics, woven; dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516
- 551693Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516
- 551694Fabrics, woven; printed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516