HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5515.22 – Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
HS code 5515.22 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. It is used for acrylic-wool blend suiting, modacrylic-cashmere coat fabric, wool-acrylic blanket fabric, tweed-style fabric (acrylic/wool) and melton fabric (acrylic/wool blend).
What HS 5515.22 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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
Codes often confused with 5515.22
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551522, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551522 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $5.8M 39% of world exports
- 2 China $1.9M 13% of world exports
- 3 France $1.5M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $15M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$1.8M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Spain $1.3M 9.4% of world imports
- 3 United States $994K 7.4% of world imports
World total: $13M 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 5515.22
Brazil does not split HS 5515.22: its NCM code is 5515.22.00.
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 5515.22
What is HS code 551522?
HS code 551522 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551522?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551522 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($5.8M, 39% of world exports), China ($1.9M) and France ($1.5M). World exports came to about $15M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 551522?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551522 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.8M, 13% of world imports), Spain ($1.3M) and the United States ($994K). World imports came to about $13M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551522?
In Brazil, HS code 551522 is NCM 5515.22.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.