Product classification
HS code for Artificial staple fibers: 5507.00
Fibres, artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Classification of artificial staple fibers under HS 5507.00
HS 550700 is specifically designated for artificial staple fibres that have undergone preparatory processes for spinning. This includes treatments such as carding, combing, or other mechanical operations designed to align the fibres and prepare them for conversion into yarn. The classification distinguishes these processed fibres from raw, unprocessed artificial staple fibres, which would fall under a different heading. The key criterion for inclusion in 550700 is the state of processing, indicating an intermediate product ready for the next stage of textile manufacturing. This ensures precise categorization based on the material's physical form and its immediate intended industrial application, facilitating accurate customs declarations and trade statistics for the global textile industry.
- Covers
- Viscose rayon staple fibres, carded or combed
- Modal staple fibres, processed for spinning
- Lyocell staple fibres, prepared for yarn production
- Acetate staple fibres, combed
- Cuprammonium rayon staple fibres, carded
- Other artificial staple fibres, specifically processed for spinning into yarn.
- Also under 5507.00
- Lenzing Modal (processed)
- Birla Liva (processed)
- Sateri EcoCosy (processed)
- Kelheim Fibres (processed specialty fibers)
- Various generic carded rayon fibers
Codes often confused with 5507.00
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for artificial staple fibres often occur with related textile materials. HS 5504 covers artificial staple fibres that are not carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. The critical distinction lies in the "processed for spinning" aspect; if the fibres are in a raw, unaligned state, they belong to 5504. Another point of confusion can be with HS 5403, which covers artificial filament yarn, consisting of continuous filaments rather than discrete staple fibres. Furthermore, HS 5509 pertains to yarn made from artificial staple fibres, representing a finished product beyond the fibre stage. Careful examination of the processing stage and physical form is essential to avoid these misclassifications.
Top exporters and importers of HS 550700 (the code used for artificial staple fibers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 550700 (the code used for artificial staple fibers) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 550700, not only artificial staple fibers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $16M 45% of world exports
- 2 Austria $8.4M 23% of world exports
- 3 China $3.8M 11% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $7.5M 18% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $6.9M 17% of world imports
- 3 Czechia $5.7M 14% of world imports
World total: $42M 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 artificial staple fibers
Brazil classifies artificial staple fibers under NCM 5507.00.00: HS 5507.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about artificial staple fibers
What is the HS code for Artificial staple fibers?
The HS code for Artificial staple fibers is 550700 (Fibres; artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning). The HS code for artificial staple fibres that are carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning is 550700.
How do I classify Artificial staple fibers for customs?
Artificial staple fibers is classified under HS code 550700 — Fibres; artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are "processed for spinning" fibres distinguished from unprocessed ones?
Fibres classified under HS 550700 have undergone specific mechanical treatments, such as carding or combing, which align the individual fibres, remove impurities, and create a more uniform sliver or roving. These processes are crucial for improving the spinnability of the fibres and the quality of the resulting yarn. Unprocessed fibres, typically found under HS 5504, have not undergone these preparatory steps and are in a less refined state, requiring further processing before they can be spun into yarn.
Which countries are the top exporters of artificial staple fibers (HS 550700)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 550700 (the code used for artificial staple fibers) in UN Comtrade data were France ($16M, 45% of world exports), Austria ($8.4M) and China ($3.8M). World exports came to about $36M, 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 artificial staple fibers (HS 550700)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 550700 (the code used for artificial staple fibers) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($7.5M, 18% of world imports), Belgium ($6.9M) and Czechia ($5.7M). World imports came to about $42M, 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 Artificial staple fibers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 550700 for Artificial staple fibers 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 artificial staple fibers in Brazil?
In Brazil, artificial staple fibers (HS 550700) is classified under NCM 5507.00.00.