HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5516.42 – Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
HS code 5516.42 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. It is used for dyed polyester-cotton shirting, solid color viscose-cotton twill, dyed rayon-cotton poplin, single-color modal-cotton blend and dyed synthetic-cotton denim.
What HS 5516.42 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 cotton. These fabrics are piece-dyed after weaving, resulting in a solid, uniform color. The blend combines the natural comfort, breathability, and absorbency of cotton with the enhanced strength, wrinkle resistance, and often better color retention of artificial staple fibers. They are extensively used in ready-to-wear apparel like shirts, trousers, dresses, and uniforms, as well as in home furnishings and workwear, where consistent color and performance are crucial. Importers include global apparel brands, garment manufacturers, and textile retailers. Exporters are typically textile mills with strong dyeing capabilities, often found in major textile-producing countries.
- Covers
- Dyed polyester-cotton shirting
- Solid color viscose-cotton twill
- Dyed rayon-cotton poplin
- Single-color modal-cotton blend
- Dyed synthetic-cotton denim
- Uniform-dyed blended canvas
- Dyed blended drill fabric
- Examples
- Levi's blended denim (if containing artificial staple)
- Gap khakis (if blended)
- specific dyed fabrics from textile mills like Burlington
- Milliken
- Uniqlo blended shirts
Codes often confused with 5516.42
Common mistake. Often mistaken for 551641 (unbleached or bleached) or 551643 (of yarns of different colours) due to similar fiber composition but different coloring methods. Also, 5208 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing >= 85% cotton) if the artificial staple fiber content is underestimated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551642, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551642 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 14% 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 China $35M 54% of world exports
- 2 Spain $9.0M 14% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $7.3M 11% of world exports
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $9.1M 14% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$7.7M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $6.0M 8.8% of world imports
World total: $68M 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 5516.42
Brazil does not split HS 5516.42: its NCM code is 5516.42.00.
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 5516.42
What is HS code 551642?
HS code 551642 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 cotton. This HS code covers woven fabrics that are dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. These fabrics are piece-dyed after weaving, resulting in a solid, uniform color. The blend combines the natural comfort, breathability, and absorbency of cotton with the enhanced strength, wrinkle resistance, and often better color retention of artificial staple fibers. They are extensively used in ready-to-wear apparel like shirts, trousers, dresses, and uniforms, as well as in home furnishings and workwear, where consistent color and performance are crucial. Importers include global apparel brands, garment manufacturers, and textile retailers. Exporters are typically textile mills with strong dyeing capabilities, often found in major textile-producing countries.
What products fall under HS code 551642?
Dyed polyester-cotton shirting, solid color viscose-cotton twill, dyed rayon-cotton poplin, single-color modal-cotton blend, dyed synthetic-cotton denim, uniform-dyed blended canvas, dyed blended drill fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551642?
Often mistaken for 551641 (unbleached or bleached) or 551643 (of yarns of different colours) due to similar fiber composition but different coloring methods. Also, 5208 (woven fabrics of cotton, containing >= 85% cotton) if the artificial staple fiber content is underestimated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551642?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551642 in UN Comtrade data were China ($35M, 54% of world exports), Spain ($9.0M) and Türkiye ($7.3M). World exports came to about $66M, 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 551642?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551642 in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($9.1M, 14% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $7.7M) and Spain ($6.0M). World imports came to about $68M, 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 551642 structured?
HS code 551642 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551642?
In Brazil, HS code 551642 is NCM 5516.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.