About HS Code 550700
This HS code encompasses artificial staple fibres that have been carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. Unlike the raw fibers in 550410, these fibers have undergone initial mechanical treatment to align, clean, and prepare them, making them ready for the spinning process. This category includes various artificial fibers such as viscose, modal, lyocell, and acetate, which are valued for their specific properties like softness, luster, moisture management, and drape. They are crucial inputs for spinning mills to produce yarns for apparel, home textiles, and non-woven fabrics. Importers are typically spinning mills and textile manufacturers, while exporters are fiber processors and chemical fiber companies. The processing step significantly enhances the spinnability and quality of the resulting yarn.
Products Under This Code
Carded viscose staple fiber, Combed acetate staple fiber, Modal fiber (processed), Lyocell fiber (processed), Processed rayon staple fiber, Blended artificial staple fiber (carded), Spunlace-grade artificial fiber
Real World Examples
Lenzing Modal (processed), Birla Liva (processed), Sateri EcoCosy (processed), Kelheim Fibres (processed specialty fibers), Various generic carded rayon fibers
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 550410 (unprocessed viscose staple fibres) if the processing stage is not clearly identified, or with specific synthetic staple fibers like 550320 (acrylic staple fibres) if the 'artificial' vs. 'synthetic' distinction is missed.
Products Classified Under 5507.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, Indonesia, and Austria are leading producers and exporters, serving global textile and non-woven industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 550700?
HS code 550700 covers: Fibres; artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. This HS code encompasses artificial staple fibres that have been carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. Unlike the raw fibers in 550410, these fibers have undergone initial mechanical treatment to align, clean, and prepare them, making them ready for the spinning process. This category includes various artificial fibers such as viscose, modal, lyocell, and acetate, which are valued for their specific properties like softness, luster, moisture management, and drape. They are crucial inputs for spinning mills to produce yarns for apparel, home textiles, and non-woven fabrics. Importers are typically spinning mills and textile manufacturers, while exporters are fiber processors and chemical fiber companies. The processing step significantly enhances the spinnability and quality of the resulting yarn.
What products fall under HS code 550700?
Carded viscose staple fiber, Combed acetate staple fiber, Modal fiber (processed), Lyocell fiber (processed), Processed rayon staple fiber, Blended artificial staple fiber (carded), Spunlace-grade artificial fiber
What are common misclassifications for HS code 550700?
Can be confused with 550410 (unprocessed viscose staple fibres) if the processing stage is not clearly identified, or with specific synthetic staple fibers like 550320 (acrylic staple fibres) if the 'artificial' vs. 'synthetic' distinction is missed.
How is HS code 550700 structured?
HS code 550700 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.