HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5504.10 – Fibres; artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
HS code 5504.10 is the 6-digit subheading for fibres, artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. It is used for viscose staple fiber (raw), rayon staple fiber (uncarded), unprocessed viscose fiber, bulk viscose fiber and regenerated cellulose fiber (raw).
What HS 5504.10 covers
This HS code covers artificial staple fibres of viscose, specifically those that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. This represents the raw, unprocessed form of viscose staple fiber, typically supplied in large bales. It is a fundamental raw material for the textile industry, serving as the primary input for spinning mills that transform it into yarn. Viscose staple fiber is highly valued for its softness, absorbency, and breathability, making it a popular choice for blending with other fibers or for use in 100% viscose yarns for apparel, home textiles, and non-woven applications. Importers are predominantly spinning mills and textile manufacturers, while exporters are major chemical fiber producers. The 'unprocessed' nature means it requires further mechanical treatment before it can be spun into yarn.
- Covers
- Viscose staple fiber (raw)
- Rayon staple fiber (uncarded)
- Unprocessed viscose fiber
- Bulk viscose fiber
- Regenerated cellulose fiber (raw)
- Textile-grade viscose fiber
- Non-woven viscose fiber (raw)
- Examples
- Lenzing Viscose (raw bales)
- Birla Cellulose (raw bales)
- Sateri Viscose (raw bales)
- Grasim Industries Viscose (raw bales)
- China Hi-Tech Group (CHTC) viscose fiber
Codes often confused with 5504.10
Common mistake. Often confused with 550700 (carded/combed artificial staple fibres) if the processing stage is not accurately determined, or 550311 (polyester staple fibres, not carded) if the material type is mistaken.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 550410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 550410 in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 21% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $715M 37% of world exports
- 2 China $376M 19% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $255M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $571M 21% of world imports
- 2 China $309M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $213M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $2.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 5504.10
Brazil does not split HS 5504.10: its NCM code is 5504.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5504.10
What is HS code 550410?
HS code 550410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fibres; artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. This HS code covers artificial staple fibres of viscose, specifically those that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. This represents the raw, unprocessed form of viscose staple fiber, typically supplied in large bales. It is a fundamental raw material for the textile industry, serving as the primary input for spinning mills that transform it into yarn. Viscose staple fiber is highly valued for its softness, absorbency, and breathability, making it a popular choice for blending with other fibers or for use in 100% viscose yarns for apparel, home textiles, and non-woven applications. Importers are predominantly spinning mills and textile manufacturers, while exporters are major chemical fiber producers. The 'unprocessed' nature means it requires further mechanical treatment before it can be spun into yarn.
What products fall under HS code 550410?
Viscose staple fiber (raw), Rayon staple fiber (uncarded), Unprocessed viscose fiber, Bulk viscose fiber, Regenerated cellulose fiber (raw), Textile-grade viscose fiber, Non-woven viscose fiber (raw)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 550410?
Often confused with 550700 (carded/combed artificial staple fibres) if the processing stage is not accurately determined, or 550311 (polyester staple fibres, not carded) if the material type is mistaken.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 550410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 550410 in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($715M, 37% of world exports), China ($376M) and Singapore ($255M). World exports came to about $2.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 550410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 550410 in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($571M, 21% of world imports), China ($309M) and the United States ($213M). World imports came to about $2.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 550410 structured?
HS code 550410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 550410?
In Brazil, HS code 550410 is NCM 5504.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.