About HS Code 551411
This category includes heavier weight, plain weave fabrics, exceeding 170g/m2, that are either unbleached (greige) or bleached, and consist of less than 85% polyester staple fibers blended primarily with cotton. These robust fabrics serve as foundational materials for various applications where durability and a substantial hand feel are important, such as workwear, heavier shirting, and certain home textiles. They are often imported in their raw or semi-finished state for further processing. Importers are typically textile converters, garment manufacturers, and industrial fabric suppliers who will subsequently dye, print, or apply specialized finishes to these fabrics. Exporters are large-scale textile mills with significant weaving capacity, often located in countries with strong cotton and synthetic fiber production. Key trade considerations involve fabric strength, consistency in weave, and suitability for subsequent finishing processes, as these fabrics are the base for many finished goods.
Products Under This Code
Heavyweight polyester-cotton greige fabric, Bleached plain weave workwear fabric, Unfinished blended canvas, Heavy shirting base fabric, Industrial textile blend, Bleached uniform fabric, Durable blended poplin
Real World Examples
Carhartt workwear fabric (unfinished), Dickies uniform fabric (greige), Levi's denim base (if blended), Hanes T-shirt fabric (heavier weight), IKEA furniture cover base fabric
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 551311 (lighter weight unbleached/bleached fabrics) or 551421 (dyed fabrics of similar composition), as the key differentiators are fabric weight and the absence of dyeing or printing.
Products Classified Under 5514.11
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include Vietnam and Bangladesh for garment production, with China and India being primary exporters of these base fabrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551411?
HS code 551411 covers: Fabrics, woven; plain weave, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, exceeding 170g/m2. This category includes heavier weight, plain weave fabrics, exceeding 170g/m2, that are either unbleached (greige) or bleached, and consist of less than 85% polyester staple fibers blended primarily with cotton. These robust fabrics serve as foundational materials for various applications where durability and a substantial hand feel are important, such as workwear, heavier shirting, and certain home textiles. They are often imported in their raw or semi-finished state for further processing. Importers are typically textile converters, garment manufacturers, and industrial fabric suppliers who will subsequently dye, print, or apply specialized finishes to these fabrics. Exporters are large-scale textile mills with significant weaving capacity, often located in countries with strong cotton and synthetic fiber production. Key trade considerations involve fabric strength, consistency in weave, and suitability for subsequent finishing processes, as these fabrics are the base for many finished goods.
What products fall under HS code 551411?
Heavyweight polyester-cotton greige fabric, Bleached plain weave workwear fabric, Unfinished blended canvas, Heavy shirting base fabric, Industrial textile blend, Bleached uniform fabric, Durable blended poplin
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551411?
Can be confused with 551311 (lighter weight unbleached/bleached fabrics) or 551421 (dyed fabrics of similar composition), as the key differentiators are fabric weight and the absence of dyeing or printing.
How is HS code 551411 structured?
HS code 551411 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.