HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5507.00 – Fibres; artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
HS code 5507.00 is the 6-digit subheading for fibres, artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. It is used for carded viscose staple fiber, combed acetate staple fiber, modal fiber (processed), lyocell fiber (processed) and processed rayon staple fiber.
What HS 5507.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Lenzing Modal (processed)
- Birla Liva (processed)
- Sateri EcoCosy (processed)
- Kelheim Fibres (processed specialty fibers)
- Various generic carded rayon fibers
Codes often confused with 5507.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 550700, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 550700 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 18% 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 France $16M 45% of world exports
- 2 Austria $8.4M 23% of world exports
- 3 China $3.8M 11% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $7.5M 18% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $6.9M 17% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $5.7M 14% of world imports
World total: $42M 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 5507.00
Brazil does not split HS 5507.00: its NCM code is 5507.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5507.00
What is HS code 550700?
HS code 550700 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 550700?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 550700 in UN Comtrade data were France ($16M, 45% of world exports), Austria ($8.4M) and China ($3.8M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 550700?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 550700 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($7.5M, 18% of world imports), Belgium ($6.9M) and Czechia ($5.7M). World imports came to about $42M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 550700?
In Brazil, HS code 550700 is NCM 5507.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.