About HS Code 551522
This category covers woven fabrics where acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers are blended mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This specific blend is highly valued for combining the luxurious feel, warmth, and natural breathability of wool or cashmere with the enhanced durability, easy care, and often more accessible price point of synthetic fibers. These fabrics are extensively used in the fashion industry for high-quality outerwear, suits, dresses, and in home textiles for premium blankets and upholstery. Major players in this trade include specialized textile mills in Europe and Asia, supplying to global fashion houses, apparel brands, and interior designers. Key aspects for traders involve understanding the blend percentage, the quality of the natural fiber component, and the fabric's finish, as these factors significantly impact the end product's market positioning and performance characteristics.
Products Under This Code
Acrylic-wool blend suiting, Modacrylic-cashmere coat fabric, Wool-acrylic blanket fabric, Tweed-style fabric (acrylic/wool), Melton fabric (acrylic/wool blend), Tartan fabric (acrylic/wool), Fine animal hair blend upholstery
Real World Examples
Harris Tweed (some blends), Loro Piana (certain blended wools), Pendleton (wool blankets with synthetic blends), specific fabric lines from textile mills like Vitale Barberis Canonico
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 5112 (woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair) if the synthetic content is overlooked, or 551521 if the natural fiber component is mistaken for man-made filaments.
Products Classified Under 5515.22
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, China, and the UK are prominent in producing these blended fabrics, with significant imports by fashion houses in Europe and North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551522?
HS code 551522 covers: Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This category covers woven fabrics where acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers are blended mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This specific blend is highly valued for combining the luxurious feel, warmth, and natural breathability of wool or cashmere with the enhanced durability, easy care, and often more accessible price point of synthetic fibers. These fabrics are extensively used in the fashion industry for high-quality outerwear, suits, dresses, and in home textiles for premium blankets and upholstery. Major players in this trade include specialized textile mills in Europe and Asia, supplying to global fashion houses, apparel brands, and interior designers. Key aspects for traders involve understanding the blend percentage, the quality of the natural fiber component, and the fabric's finish, as these factors significantly impact the end product's market positioning and performance characteristics.
What products fall under HS code 551522?
Acrylic-wool blend suiting, Modacrylic-cashmere coat fabric, Wool-acrylic blanket fabric, Tweed-style fabric (acrylic/wool), Melton fabric (acrylic/wool blend), Tartan fabric (acrylic/wool), Fine animal hair blend upholstery
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551522?
Often confused with 5112 (woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair) if the synthetic content is overlooked, or 551521 if the natural fiber component is mistaken for man-made filaments.
How is HS code 551522 structured?
HS code 551522 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 (22) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.