About HS Code 551641
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 cotton. These are essential base fabrics, often traded in their raw (greige) or pre-treated (bleached) state, ready for further processing like dyeing, printing, or finishing. The blend leverages cotton's natural breathability, comfort, and absorbency with the enhanced durability, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of artificial staple fibers. They are highly versatile, serving as foundational materials for apparel, home textiles, and various industrial applications. Major exporters are large textile mills in Asia, while importers are typically garment-producing nations and textile converters seeking cost-effective and adaptable raw materials.
Products Under This Code
Unbleached polyester-cotton shirting, bleached viscose-cotton poplin, greige rayon-cotton twill, bleached modal-cotton blend, raw synthetic-cotton denim, unbleached blended canvas, greige blended sheeting
Real World Examples
Cone Mills denim (if blended), specific greige goods from textile manufacturers like Arvind, Vardhman Textiles, Milliken & Company unbleached blends
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 551642 (dyed) or 551643 (of yarns of different colours) if the finishing stage is not correctly identified. Also, 5208 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing >= 85% cotton) if the artificial staple fiber content is underestimated.
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Pakistan are major exporters, while Bangladesh, Vietnam, and other garment-producing nations are significant importers for further manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551641?
HS code 551641 covers: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. 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 cotton. These are essential base fabrics, often traded in their raw (greige) or pre-treated (bleached) state, ready for further processing like dyeing, printing, or finishing. The blend leverages cotton's natural breathability, comfort, and absorbency with the enhanced durability, wrinkle resistance, and often lower cost of artificial staple fibers. They are highly versatile, serving as foundational materials for apparel, home textiles, and various industrial applications. Major exporters are large textile mills in Asia, while importers are typically garment-producing nations and textile converters seeking cost-effective and adaptable raw materials.
What products fall under HS code 551641?
Unbleached polyester-cotton shirting, bleached viscose-cotton poplin, greige rayon-cotton twill, bleached modal-cotton blend, raw synthetic-cotton denim, unbleached blended canvas, greige blended sheeting
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551641?
Can be confused with 551642 (dyed) or 551643 (of yarns of different colours) if the finishing stage is not correctly identified. Also, 5208 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing >= 85% cotton) if the artificial staple fiber content is underestimated.
How is HS code 551641 structured?
HS code 551641 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.