HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5512.21 – Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, unbleached or bleached
HS code 5512.21 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, unbleached or bleached. It is used for greige acrylic fabric, bleached modacrylic fabric, raw acrylic fleece, unbleached acrylic canvas and bleached modacrylic lining.
What HS 5512.21 covers
This category includes woven fabrics made primarily (85% or more by weight) from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, in their unbleached or bleached state. These fabrics are valued for specific properties such as warmth, softness, bulkiness, and in the case of modacrylic, inherent flame resistance. They serve as intermediate goods for manufacturers producing items like faux fur, blankets, outdoor textiles, and protective clothing. The trade involves specialized textile mills and converters, with demand driven by industries requiring these unique fiber characteristics. Importers are typically seeking raw materials for further processing into finished goods that leverage the specific benefits of acrylic and modacrylic fibers.
- Covers
- Greige acrylic fabric
- Bleached modacrylic fabric
- Raw acrylic fleece
- Unbleached acrylic canvas
- Bleached modacrylic lining
- Examples
- Kanecaron (modacrylic fiber for fabrics)
- Dralon (acrylic fiber for textiles)
- TenCate Protective Fabrics (uses modacrylic in some products)
Codes often confused with 5512.21
Common mistake. It might be confused with 551229 (dyed or printed acrylic/modacrylic fabrics) or 551211 (polyester fabrics). The specific fiber type ('acrylic or modacrylic') is the key differentiator, along with the 'unbleached or bleached' state.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551221, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551221 in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 95% 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 Morocco $8.0M 53% of world exports
- 2 China $1.6M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $1.3M 8.9% of world exports
World total: $15M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $257M 95% of world imports
- 2 Ecuador $6.1M 2.3% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $1.3M 0.5% of world imports
World total: $272M 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 5512.21
Brazil does not split HS 5512.21: its NCM code is 5512.21.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5512.21
What is HS code 551221?
HS code 551221 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, unbleached or bleached. This category includes woven fabrics made primarily (85% or more by weight) from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, in their unbleached or bleached state. These fabrics are valued for specific properties such as warmth, softness, bulkiness, and in the case of modacrylic, inherent flame resistance. They serve as intermediate goods for manufacturers producing items like faux fur, blankets, outdoor textiles, and protective clothing. The trade involves specialized textile mills and converters, with demand driven by industries requiring these unique fiber characteristics. Importers are typically seeking raw materials for further processing into finished goods that leverage the specific benefits of acrylic and modacrylic fibers.
What products fall under HS code 551221?
Greige acrylic fabric, bleached modacrylic fabric, raw acrylic fleece, unbleached acrylic canvas, bleached modacrylic lining
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551221?
It might be confused with 551229 (dyed or printed acrylic/modacrylic fabrics) or 551211 (polyester fabrics). The specific fiber type ('acrylic or modacrylic') is the key differentiator, along with the 'unbleached or bleached' state.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551221?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551221 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($8.0M, 53% of world exports), China ($1.6M) and the United States ($1.3M). World exports came to about $15M, 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 551221?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551221 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($257M, 95% of world imports), Ecuador ($6.1M) and Malaysia ($1.3M). World imports came to about $272M, 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 551221 structured?
HS code 551221 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551221?
In Brazil, HS code 551221 is NCM 5512.21.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.