HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5516.44 – Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
HS code 5516.44 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. It is used for printed cotton-viscose dress fabric, patterned rayon-cotton shirting, floral modal-cotton blend fabric, geometric print curtain fabric and children's wear printed fabric.
What HS 5516.44 covers
This HS code encompasses woven fabrics made from artificial staple fibres, specifically those containing less than 85% by weight of these fibres and mixed predominantly with cotton, which have been printed. These blended fabrics are a cornerstone of the global textile trade, offering a balance of natural comfort from cotton and the enhanced drape, wrinkle resistance, or durability from artificial fibres like viscose or modal. Major importers are typically garment manufacturers, fashion brands, and home textile producers in countries with strong apparel industries, seeking versatile materials for dresses, blouses, shirts, and decorative items. Exporters are often large-scale textile mills in Asia. Key considerations in trade include print quality, fabric hand-feel, colorfastness, and the specific blend composition, which impacts both performance and price point. The demand is highly influenced by seasonal fashion trends and consumer preferences for blended textiles.
- Covers
- Printed cotton-viscose dress fabric
- Patterned rayon-cotton shirting
- Floral modal-cotton blend fabric
- Geometric print curtain fabric
- Children's wear printed fabric
- Upholstery fabric (blended print)
- Examples
- Zara printed cotton-blend dress
- H&M patterned shirt fabric
- IKEA cotton-viscose blend curtain
- Ralph Lauren home textile fabric
Codes often confused with 5516.44
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 520852 (printed cotton fabrics) if the artificial fiber content is overlooked, or 551614 (printed fabrics with >=85% artificial staple fibers) if the blend ratio is miscalculated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551644, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551644 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 18% of world imports. Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $11M 55% of world exports
- 2 France $1.4M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Austria $1.4M 7.2% of world exports
Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
World total: $20M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$3.3M 18% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $1.6M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $1.4M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $19M 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 5516.44
Brazil does not split HS 5516.44: its NCM code is 5516.44.00.
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 5516.44
What is HS code 551644?
HS code 551644 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. This HS code encompasses woven fabrics made from artificial staple fibres, specifically those containing less than 85% by weight of these fibres and mixed predominantly with cotton, which have been printed. These blended fabrics are a cornerstone of the global textile trade, offering a balance of natural comfort from cotton and the enhanced drape, wrinkle resistance, or durability from artificial fibres like viscose or modal. Major importers are typically garment manufacturers, fashion brands, and home textile producers in countries with strong apparel industries, seeking versatile materials for dresses, blouses, shirts, and decorative items. Exporters are often large-scale textile mills in Asia. Key considerations in trade include print quality, fabric hand-feel, colorfastness, and the specific blend composition, which impacts both performance and price point. The demand is highly influenced by seasonal fashion trends and consumer preferences for blended textiles.
What products fall under HS code 551644?
Printed cotton-viscose dress fabric, patterned rayon-cotton shirting, floral modal-cotton blend fabric, geometric print curtain fabric, children's wear printed fabric, upholstery fabric (blended print)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551644?
This code can be confused with 520852 (printed cotton fabrics) if the artificial fiber content is overlooked, or 551614 (printed fabrics with >=85% artificial staple fibers) if the blend ratio is miscalculated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551644?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551644 in UN Comtrade data were China ($11M, 55% of world exports), France ($1.4M) and Austria ($1.4M). World exports came to about $20M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so its figure here may be too low and it may rank higher.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 551644?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551644 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $3.3M, 18% of world imports), Indonesia ($1.6M) and Morocco ($1.4M). World imports came to about $19M, 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 551644 structured?
HS code 551644 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 (44) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551644?
In Brazil, HS code 551644 is NCM 5516.44.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.