About HS Code 551612
This category covers woven fabrics that are dyed and contain 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers like viscose rayon, modal, or lyocell. Unlike their unbleached or bleached counterparts, these fabrics have undergone a dyeing process, offering a wide spectrum of colors directly for garment manufacturing or other applications. They retain the desirable properties of artificial staple fibers – excellent drape, softness, breathability, and vibrant color retention – making them highly suitable for fashion apparel, blouses, dresses, and luxurious linings. The trade involves textile mills specializing in dyeing processes, supplying to global fashion brands, garment factories, and interior design firms. Key considerations include color fastness, consistency across batches, and the environmental impact of the dyeing process, which are critical for meeting international quality and sustainability standards.
Products Under This Code
Dyed viscose rayon challis, Dyed modal poplin, Lyocell twill (dyed), Dyed cuprammonium rayon lining, Viscose crepe (dyed), Dyed modal jersey, Lyocell sateen (dyed)
Real World Examples
Fabrics from Lenzing (dyed Tencel, Modal), Birla Cellulose (dyed Liva fabrics), specific dyed fabric collections from textile mills like Arvind or Raymond
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 551611 (unbleached/bleached) if the dyeing process is not clearly distinguished, or with 551613 (yarns of different colors) if the fabric is piece-dyed rather than yarn-dyed.
Products Classified Under 5516.12
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Turkey are major exporters of these dyed fabrics, with significant imports by apparel manufacturers in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551612?
HS code 551612 covers: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. This category covers woven fabrics that are dyed and contain 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers like viscose rayon, modal, or lyocell. Unlike their unbleached or bleached counterparts, these fabrics have undergone a dyeing process, offering a wide spectrum of colors directly for garment manufacturing or other applications. They retain the desirable properties of artificial staple fibers – excellent drape, softness, breathability, and vibrant color retention – making them highly suitable for fashion apparel, blouses, dresses, and luxurious linings. The trade involves textile mills specializing in dyeing processes, supplying to global fashion brands, garment factories, and interior design firms. Key considerations include color fastness, consistency across batches, and the environmental impact of the dyeing process, which are critical for meeting international quality and sustainability standards.
What products fall under HS code 551612?
Dyed viscose rayon challis, Dyed modal poplin, Lyocell twill (dyed), Dyed cuprammonium rayon lining, Viscose crepe (dyed), Dyed modal jersey, Lyocell sateen (dyed)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551612?
Often confused with 551611 (unbleached/bleached) if the dyeing process is not clearly distinguished, or with 551613 (yarns of different colors) if the fabric is piece-dyed rather than yarn-dyed.
How is HS code 551612 structured?
HS code 551612 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (16) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.