HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5515.12 – Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
HS code 5515.12 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. It is used for polyester staple/filament blend suiting, blended technical fabric, polyester staple/nylon filament fabric, blended upholstery fabric and polyester staple/rayon filament dress fabric.
What HS 5515.12 covers
This HS code covers woven fabrics made from polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 55. This unique blend combines the characteristics of short, spun fibers with the smooth, continuous nature of filaments, resulting in fabrics with diverse textures, enhanced strength, and specific performance attributes. These fabrics are traded globally for applications ranging from fashion apparel and technical textiles to home furnishings. Importers include specialized textile manufacturers and brands seeking innovative materials that offer a unique aesthetic, improved durability, or specific functional properties not achievable with single-fiber fabrics. The trade highlights the continuous innovation in textile engineering.
- Covers
- Polyester staple/filament blend suiting
- Blended technical fabric
- Polyester staple/nylon filament fabric
- Blended upholstery fabric
- Polyester staple/rayon filament dress fabric
- Examples
- Gore-Tex (concept of blended structures, though often pure synthetics)
- various performance apparel brands
- automotive interior fabrics
Codes often confused with 5515.12
Common mistake. Could be confused with 551511 (with viscose rayon staple) or 5407 (pure filament fabrics). The blend of 'polyester staple fibres' with 'man-made filaments' is the distinguishing factor, as opposed to other staple blends or pure filament fabrics.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551512, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551512 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 12% of world imports. Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $135M 29% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $47M 10% of world exports
- 3 China $46M 10% of world exports
Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $462M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$76M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Saudi Arabia $72M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $37M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $642M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 5515.12
Brazil does not split HS 5515.12: its NCM code is 5515.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.15 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5515.12
What is HS code 551512?
HS code 551512 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. This HS code covers woven fabrics made from polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments, not elsewhere specified in Chapter 55. This unique blend combines the characteristics of short, spun fibers with the smooth, continuous nature of filaments, resulting in fabrics with diverse textures, enhanced strength, and specific performance attributes. These fabrics are traded globally for applications ranging from fashion apparel and technical textiles to home furnishings. Importers include specialized textile manufacturers and brands seeking innovative materials that offer a unique aesthetic, improved durability, or specific functional properties not achievable with single-fiber fabrics. The trade highlights the continuous innovation in textile engineering.
What products fall under HS code 551512?
Polyester staple/filament blend suiting, blended technical fabric, polyester staple/nylon filament fabric, blended upholstery fabric, polyester staple/rayon filament dress fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551512?
Could be confused with 551511 (with viscose rayon staple) or 5407 (pure filament fabrics). The blend of 'polyester staple fibres' with 'man-made filaments' is the distinguishing factor, as opposed to other staple blends or pure filament fabrics.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551512?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551512 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($135M, 29% of world exports), Indonesia ($47M) and China ($46M). World exports came to about $462M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 551512?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551512 in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $76M, 12% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($72M) and Japan ($37M). World imports came to about $642M, 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 551512 structured?
HS code 551512 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551512?
In Brazil, HS code 551512 is NCM 5515.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.