HS Code for Artificial fiber fabric

Artificial fiber fabric is classified under HS code 551691 because it represents woven fabrics made from artificial staple fibers that are unbleached or bleached, and not specifically covered by other more precise subheadings within heading 5516. Chapter 55 of the Harmonized System is dedicated to man-made staple fibers, and heading 5516 specifically addresses woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. The \"n.e.c. in heading no. 5516\" (not elsewhere specified or included) aspect of the description for 551691 ensures that fabrics meeting the criteria of being woven, made of artificial staple fibers, and in an unbleached or bleached state, but not fitting into other specific categories (e.g., those with a high percentage of artificial staple fibers or specific dyes), are correctly classified here.

Products Included

• Woven fabrics of viscose rayon staple fibers (unbleached or bleached)
• Woven fabrics of modal staple fibers (unbleached or bleached)
• Woven fabrics of lyocell staple fibers (unbleached or bleached)
• Blended woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers (unbleached or bleached), where no single fiber predominates to qualify for a more specific subheading

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications include HS code 551611, which covers \"Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, unbleached or bleached.\" The distinction lies in the fiber composition; 551691 is for fabrics not meeting the 85% threshold or other specific criteria within 5516. Another area of confusion is with HS Chapter 54, which covers woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn. The key difference is between staple fibers (short, cut fibers) and filament yarns (continuous, long strands). Additionally, knitted or crocheted fabrics of artificial fibers would fall under HS Chapter 60, such as 600641, rather than 551691, as the manufacturing method is different.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Artificial fiber fabric?

The HS code for artificial fiber fabric, specifically woven, unbleached or bleached, and made of artificial staple fibers not elsewhere specified in heading 5516, is 551691.

What is the difference between artificial staple fibers and artificial filament yarns in HS classification?

Artificial staple fibers are short-length fibers, often cut from continuous filaments, designed to mimic natural fibers, and are primarily covered in HS Chapter 55 for woven fabrics. Artificial filament yarns are continuous, long strands of synthetic material, and their woven fabrics are primarily covered in HS Chapter 54. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification within the Harmonized System.