About HS Code 551631
This HS code pertains to woven fabrics that are unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. These are foundational textile materials, often referred to as 'greige goods' or pre-treated fabrics, ready for further processing like dyeing or printing. The blend combines the luxurious feel and warmth of wool or fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere, alpaca) with the enhanced durability and stability of artificial staple fibers. They are highly sought after by high-end apparel manufacturers, tailors, and textile finishers for suiting, coats, and sophisticated garments. Major exporters are textile mills specializing in wool blends, while importers are typically garment factories and fashion houses looking for quality base materials.
Products Under This Code
Unbleached polyester-wool suiting, bleached viscose-cashmere fabric, raw acrylic-mohair blend, greige rayon-alpaca fabric, bleached synthetic-wool coating, unbleached blended tweed, raw blended flannel
Real World Examples
Loro Piana wool blends (if containing artificial staple), Vitale Barberis Canonico suiting (if blended), specific raw fabric rolls from textile mills like Marzotto, Reda
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with 551632 (dyed) or 551633 (yarn-dyed) if the finishing stage is not correctly identified. Also, 5111 (woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair) if the artificial staple fiber content is overlooked.
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, UK, and China are significant producers and exporters, with fashion houses and garment manufacturers globally importing for further processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551631?
HS code 551631 covers: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This HS code pertains to woven fabrics that are unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. These are foundational textile materials, often referred to as 'greige goods' or pre-treated fabrics, ready for further processing like dyeing or printing. The blend combines the luxurious feel and warmth of wool or fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere, alpaca) with the enhanced durability and stability of artificial staple fibers. They are highly sought after by high-end apparel manufacturers, tailors, and textile finishers for suiting, coats, and sophisticated garments. Major exporters are textile mills specializing in wool blends, while importers are typically garment factories and fashion houses looking for quality base materials.
What products fall under HS code 551631?
Unbleached polyester-wool suiting, bleached viscose-cashmere fabric, raw acrylic-mohair blend, greige rayon-alpaca fabric, bleached synthetic-wool coating, unbleached blended tweed, raw blended flannel
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551631?
Could be confused with 551632 (dyed) or 551633 (yarn-dyed) if the finishing stage is not correctly identified. Also, 5111 (woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair) if the artificial staple fiber content is overlooked.
How is HS code 551631 structured?
HS code 551631 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 (31) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.