About HS Code 551614
This category covers woven fabrics that have been printed with designs or patterns, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers like viscose rayon, modal, or lyocell. Printing allows for immense creative freedom, enabling a vast array of visual aesthetics from floral and geometric to abstract designs. These fabrics leverage the excellent printability and color vibrancy of artificial fibers, combined with their soft hand and fluid drape, making them ideal for fashion apparel such as dresses, blouses, scarves, and decorative home textiles. The trade involves textile printers and manufacturers supplying to fast fashion retailers, luxury brands, and interior decorators. Key aspects include print quality, color fastness to washing and light, and the environmental impact of printing processes, which are increasingly scrutinized in global supply chains.
Products Under This Code
Printed viscose rayon dress fabric, Printed modal blouse fabric, Lyocell printed scarf fabric, Printed cuprammonium rayon lining, Viscose floral print fabric, Printed modal geometric fabric, Lyocell abstract print fabric
Real World Examples
Fabrics from fashion brands like Zara or H&M (for their printed collections), specific printed fabric lines from textile mills like Liberty Fabrics (if they use artificial fibers), or specialized digital printing houses
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 551613 (yarns of different colors) as both feature patterns, but printed patterns are applied to the surface after weaving, not woven in. Also, could be mistaken for printed fabrics of other fiber compositions if not carefully identified.
Products Classified Under 5516.14
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Pakistan are major exporters of these printed fabrics, with significant imports by apparel manufacturers and fashion brands worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551614?
HS code 551614 covers: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. This category covers woven fabrics that have been printed with designs or patterns, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers like viscose rayon, modal, or lyocell. Printing allows for immense creative freedom, enabling a vast array of visual aesthetics from floral and geometric to abstract designs. These fabrics leverage the excellent printability and color vibrancy of artificial fibers, combined with their soft hand and fluid drape, making them ideal for fashion apparel such as dresses, blouses, scarves, and decorative home textiles. The trade involves textile printers and manufacturers supplying to fast fashion retailers, luxury brands, and interior decorators. Key aspects include print quality, color fastness to washing and light, and the environmental impact of printing processes, which are increasingly scrutinized in global supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 551614?
Printed viscose rayon dress fabric, Printed modal blouse fabric, Lyocell printed scarf fabric, Printed cuprammonium rayon lining, Viscose floral print fabric, Printed modal geometric fabric, Lyocell abstract print fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551614?
Often confused with 551613 (yarns of different colors) as both feature patterns, but printed patterns are applied to the surface after weaving, not woven in. Also, could be mistaken for printed fabrics of other fiber compositions if not carefully identified.
How is HS code 551614 structured?
HS code 551614 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 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.