Product classification
HS code for Acrylic woven fabric: 5512.29
Fabrics, woven, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached.
Classification of acrylic woven fabric under HS 5512.29
Acrylic woven fabric is classified under HS code 551229 because it specifically covers woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibres, provided they contain 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres. The description further specifies that this code applies to fabrics other than those that are unbleached or bleached, indicating a focus on finished or semi-finished woven materials. The high percentage of acrylic or modacrylic content is a critical determinant, distinguishing it from fabrics with lower concentrations or those made from different synthetic fibres.
- Covers
- Woven fabrics predominantly made of acrylic staple fibres for apparel manufacturing.
- Acrylic woven textiles for upholstery and home furnishings.
- Industrial woven fabrics composed mainly of modacrylic staple fibres.
- Outdoor and performance fabrics where acrylic or modacrylic content exceeds 85% by weight.
- Specialized woven materials for technical applications, meeting the fibre composition criteria.
- Also under 5512.29
- Sunbrella acrylic fabrics
- Kanecaron modacrylic fibers (used in fabrics)
- Dralon acrylic fabrics
- TenCate Tecasafe Plus (modacrylic blends)
- Polartec fleece (some acrylic variants)
Codes often confused with 5512.29
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for acrylic woven fabric often occur with other synthetic woven fabrics. HS code 551219 covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, differing in the specific type of synthetic fibre. HS code 5515 pertains to other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, which typically applies when the acrylic or modacrylic content is less than 85% by weight, or when the fabric is a blend of various synthetic fibres not meeting the primary fibre threshold. Additionally, HS code 5509 covers yarns of synthetic staple fibres, which are raw materials for weaving, not the finished fabric itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551229 (the code used for acrylic woven fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551229 (the code used for acrylic woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 10.0% of world imports. Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 551229, not only acrylic woven fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $62M 19% of world exports
- 2 Spain $60M 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $51M 16% of world exports
Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $318M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $38M 10.0% of world imports
- 2 United States $32M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 China $30M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $381M 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 acrylic woven fabric
Brazil classifies acrylic woven fabric under NCM 5512.29.00: HS 5512.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about acrylic woven fabric
What is the HS code for Acrylic woven fabric?
The HS code for Acrylic woven fabric is 551229 (Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached). The HS code for acrylic woven fabric, specifically those containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres and not unbleached or bleached, is 551229.
How do I classify Acrylic woven fabric for customs?
Acrylic woven fabric is classified under HS code 551229 — Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the significance of the "other than unbleached or bleached" clause in HS 551229?
The clause "other than unbleached or bleached" in HS 551229 indicates that this specific subheading is intended for woven fabrics that have undergone further processing beyond basic bleaching, such as dyeing, printing, or other finishing treatments. Unbleached or bleached fabrics of the same composition would typically fall under different, more specific subheadings within the broader 5512 category, if available, or a general category for basic fabrics.
Which countries are the top exporters of acrylic woven fabric (HS 551229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551229 (the code used for acrylic woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were France ($62M, 19% of world exports), Spain ($60M) and the United States ($51M). World exports came to about $318M, 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 it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of acrylic woven fabric (HS 551229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551229 (the code used for acrylic woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($38M, 10.0% of world imports), the United States ($32M) and China ($30M). World imports came to about $381M, 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.
Is the HS code for Acrylic woven fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551229 for Acrylic woven fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for acrylic woven fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, acrylic woven fabric (HS 551229) is classified under NCM 5512.29.00.