About HS Code 551339
This category encompasses lightweight woven fabrics, not exceeding 170g/m2, made from yarns of different colors, where the primary blend is cotton with less than 85% of synthetic staple fibers other than polyester. This 'other synthetic' clause often includes fibers like rayon, modal, or lyocell, which impart unique properties such as enhanced drape, softness, or breathability. These yarn-dyed fabrics are sought after for creating apparel with specific aesthetic and tactile qualities, such as blouses, shirts, and light dresses. Importers are typically fashion brands and garment manufacturers looking for diverse and specialized fabric options beyond standard polyester blends. Exporters are textile mills with expertise in handling various synthetic blends and producing intricate yarn-dyed patterns. Trade focuses on the specific synthetic fiber's properties, blend ratio, and the fabric's overall hand feel and appearance.
Products Under This Code
Rayon-cotton blend shirting, Modal-cotton yarn-dyed fabric, Lyocell-cotton striped fabric, Lightweight blended check fabric, Viscose-cotton dress material, Tencel-cotton shirting, Acrylic-cotton blend fabric
Real World Examples
Eileen Fisher Tencel blends, Zara viscose-cotton blouses, H&M modal-cotton shirts, Gap rayon-cotton dresses, J.Crew blended shirting
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 551331 (polyester blends) or 551349 (printed fabrics of other synthetics), as the distinction lies in the type of synthetic fiber and whether it's yarn-dyed or printed.
Products Classified Under 5513.39
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Key importing nations include Vietnam and Bangladesh, while China and India are significant exporters of these specialized blends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551339?
HS code 551339 covers: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2. This category encompasses lightweight woven fabrics, not exceeding 170g/m2, made from yarns of different colors, where the primary blend is cotton with less than 85% of synthetic staple fibers other than polyester. This 'other synthetic' clause often includes fibers like rayon, modal, or lyocell, which impart unique properties such as enhanced drape, softness, or breathability. These yarn-dyed fabrics are sought after for creating apparel with specific aesthetic and tactile qualities, such as blouses, shirts, and light dresses. Importers are typically fashion brands and garment manufacturers looking for diverse and specialized fabric options beyond standard polyester blends. Exporters are textile mills with expertise in handling various synthetic blends and producing intricate yarn-dyed patterns. Trade focuses on the specific synthetic fiber's properties, blend ratio, and the fabric's overall hand feel and appearance.
What products fall under HS code 551339?
Rayon-cotton blend shirting, Modal-cotton yarn-dyed fabric, Lyocell-cotton striped fabric, Lightweight blended check fabric, Viscose-cotton dress material, Tencel-cotton shirting, Acrylic-cotton blend fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551339?
Often confused with 551331 (polyester blends) or 551349 (printed fabrics of other synthetics), as the distinction lies in the type of synthetic fiber and whether it's yarn-dyed or printed.
How is HS code 551339 structured?
HS code 551339 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.