About HS Code 551632
This HS code covers woven fabrics that are dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. These fabrics are piece-dyed after weaving, resulting in a uniform, solid color. The blend offers a sophisticated combination of the natural warmth, drape, and luxurious hand-feel of wool or fine animal hair with the improved resilience, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of artificial staple fibers. They are extensively used in tailored garments, outerwear, and high-quality apparel, providing both elegance and practicality. Importers include luxury fashion brands, bespoke tailors, and garment manufacturers. Exporters are typically textile mills with expertise in dyeing wool-blend fabrics, often found in traditional textile regions.
Products Under This Code
Dyed polyester-wool suiting, solid color viscose-cashmere fabric, dyed acrylic-mohair blend, single-color rayon-alpaca coating, dyed synthetic-wool tweed, uniform-dyed blended flannel, dyed blended gabardine
Real World Examples
Hugo Boss suiting fabrics (if blended), Burberry trench coat fabrics (if blended), specific dyed wool-blend fabrics from mills like Dormeuil, Holland & Sherry
Common Misclassification
Often mistaken for 551631 (unbleached or bleached) or 551633 (of yarns of different colours) due to similar fiber composition but different coloring methods. Also, 5111 (woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair) if the artificial staple fiber content is overlooked.
Products Classified Under 5516.32
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, China, and Turkey are major exporters of these dyed wool-blend fabrics, with fashion brands and garment factories in Europe and North America being key importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551632?
HS code 551632 covers: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This HS code covers woven fabrics that are dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. These fabrics are piece-dyed after weaving, resulting in a uniform, solid color. The blend offers a sophisticated combination of the natural warmth, drape, and luxurious hand-feel of wool or fine animal hair with the improved resilience, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of artificial staple fibers. They are extensively used in tailored garments, outerwear, and high-quality apparel, providing both elegance and practicality. Importers include luxury fashion brands, bespoke tailors, and garment manufacturers. Exporters are typically textile mills with expertise in dyeing wool-blend fabrics, often found in traditional textile regions.
What products fall under HS code 551632?
Dyed polyester-wool suiting, solid color viscose-cashmere fabric, dyed acrylic-mohair blend, single-color rayon-alpaca coating, dyed synthetic-wool tweed, uniform-dyed blended flannel, dyed blended gabardine
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551632?
Often mistaken for 551631 (unbleached or bleached) or 551633 (of yarns of different colours) due to similar fiber composition but different coloring methods. Also, 5111 (woven fabrics of carded wool or fine animal hair) if the artificial staple fiber content is overlooked.
How is HS code 551632 structured?
HS code 551632 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.