About HS Code 551312
This HS code covers lightweight woven fabrics, specifically those with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, made from polyester staple fibres blended mainly or solely with cotton. The polyester content is less than 85% by weight, and the fabric is unbleached or bleached, not exceeding 170g/m2. These fabrics serve as essential raw materials for various apparel and home textile applications where durability and a distinct diagonal weave pattern are desired, such as in casual trousers, workwear, or specific types of shirting. Exporters are typically large-scale textile manufacturers in Asia, supplying to garment factories globally that specialize in these product categories. The blend of polyester and cotton provides a balance of strength, wrinkle resistance from polyester, and comfort from cotton, making them versatile for further processing and finishing into consumer goods.
Products Under This Code
Unbleached poly-cotton twill, Bleached polyester-cotton drill, Greige twill blend fabric, Undyed lightweight poly-cotton twill, Raw polyester-cotton gabardine, Bleached poly-cotton chino fabric, Unfinished poly-cotton denim (lightweight)
Real World Examples
Cone Denim (some twill blends), Milliken & Company (workwear fabrics), Arvind Ltd. (twill shirting), Raymond Ltd. (twill fabrics), Shandong Ruyi Technology Group (base twills)
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 551313, which covers other weaves of similar composition, or 551323, which is the dyed version of twill poly-cotton. The specific '3-thread or 4-thread twill' and 'unbleached or bleached' conditions are key for accurate classification.
Products Classified Under 5513.12
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Pakistan are leading exporters, while Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the US are significant importers for apparel production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551312?
HS code 551312 covers: Fabrics, woven; 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached. This HS code covers lightweight woven fabrics, specifically those with a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave, made from polyester staple fibres blended mainly or solely with cotton. The polyester content is less than 85% by weight, and the fabric is unbleached or bleached, not exceeding 170g/m2. These fabrics serve as essential raw materials for various apparel and home textile applications where durability and a distinct diagonal weave pattern are desired, such as in casual trousers, workwear, or specific types of shirting. Exporters are typically large-scale textile manufacturers in Asia, supplying to garment factories globally that specialize in these product categories. The blend of polyester and cotton provides a balance of strength, wrinkle resistance from polyester, and comfort from cotton, making them versatile for further processing and finishing into consumer goods.
What products fall under HS code 551312?
Unbleached poly-cotton twill, Bleached polyester-cotton drill, Greige twill blend fabric, Undyed lightweight poly-cotton twill, Raw polyester-cotton gabardine, Bleached poly-cotton chino fabric, Unfinished poly-cotton denim (lightweight)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551312?
Can be confused with 551313, which covers other weaves of similar composition, or 551323, which is the dyed version of twill poly-cotton. The specific '3-thread or 4-thread twill' and 'unbleached or bleached' conditions are key for accurate classification.
How is HS code 551312 structured?
HS code 551312 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.