HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5516.14 – Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres
HS code 5516.14 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. It is used for printed viscose rayon dress fabric, printed modal blouse fabric, lyocell printed scarf fabric, printed cuprammonium rayon lining and viscose floral print fabric.
What HS 5516.14 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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
Codes often confused with 5516.14
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551614, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551614 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 91% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 11% of world imports. Austria reports $981M 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 China $1.6B 91% of world exports
- 2 Italy $29M 1.7% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $26M 1.5% of world exports
Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $161M 11% of world imports
- 2 Iraq* ~$104M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Somalia* ~$103M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.4B 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 5516.14
Brazil does not split HS 5516.14: its NCM code is 5516.14.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.16 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5516.14
What is HS code 551614?
HS code 551614 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551614?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551614 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 91% of world exports), Italy ($29M) and Türkiye ($26M). World exports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Austria reports $981M 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 551614?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551614 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($161M, 11% of world imports), Iraq (about $104M) and Somalia (about $103M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551614?
In Brazil, HS code 551614 is NCM 5516.14.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.