Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2
In plain English
This category covers woven fabrics made primarily or entirely from cotton and synthetic staple fibers, where the synthetic content is under 85 percent by weight and the material weighs more than 170 grams per square meter. The specific types are distinguished by the weave structure, such as plain or twill, and by the finishing process, including whether the fabric is unbleached, bleached, dyed, or printed. Further distinctions separate polyester staple fibers from other synthetic staple fibers and identify fabrics made from yarns of different colors.
6-digit subheadings (12)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Fabrics, woven; plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, over 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres n.e.c. in item no. 55.14.1, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in heading no. 5514
Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; plain weave, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; 3- or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, weight exceeding 170g/m2, n.e.c. in heading no. 5514
Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2
Chapter 55 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Yarns of synthetic filament (Chapter 54) vs. staple fibres (55) — manufacturing route distinction.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 55
- 5501 — Synthetic filament tow
- 5502 — Artificial filament tow
- 5503 — Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…
- 5504 — Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed fo…
- 5505 — Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made f…
- 5506 — Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spi…
- 5507 — Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for sp…
- 5508 — Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for ret…
- 5509 — Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up…
- 5510 — Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put u…
- 5511 — Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail…
- 5512 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by we…
- 5513 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by …
- 5515 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55
- 5516 — Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres