HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5516.32 – Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
HS code 5516.32 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. It is used for dyed polyester-wool suiting, solid color viscose-cashmere fabric, dyed acrylic-mohair blend, single-color rayon-alpaca coating and dyed synthetic-wool tweed.
What HS 5516.32 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Hugo Boss suiting fabrics (if blended)
- Burberry trench coat fabrics (if blended)
- specific dyed wool-blend fabrics from mills like Dormeuil
- Holland & Sherry
Codes often confused with 5516.32
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551632, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551632 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 50% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $12M 45% of world exports
- 2 Italy $3.5M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $2.5M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $25M 50% of world imports
- 2 Canada $2.7M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $2.4M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $51M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 5516.32
Brazil does not split HS 5516.32: its NCM code is 5516.32.00.
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 5516.32
What is HS code 551632?
HS code 551632 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551632?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551632 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($12M, 45% of world exports), Italy ($3.5M) and China ($2.5M). World exports came to about $27M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 551632?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551632 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($25M, 50% of world imports), Canada ($2.7M) and Brazil ($2.4M). World imports came to about $51M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551632?
In Brazil, HS code 551632 is NCM 5516.32.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.