Product classification

HS code for Dyed rayon fabric: 5516.12

Fabrics, woven, dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.

Classification of dyed rayon fabric under HS 5516.12

Dyed rayon fabric is classified under HS code 5516.12. This classification is based on the material composition, the fiber type, and the construction of the textile. Rayon is considered an 'artificial' fiber because it is derived from regenerated cellulose, unlike 'synthetic' fibers which are entirely man-made polymers. Heading 5516 applies to woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. For a product to fall under 5516.12, it must contain 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers and must have been dyed. The term 'staple fibers' refers to fibers of a limited length, which distinguishes this category from continuous filament yarns found in Chapter 54. The dyeing process must occur after the fabric is woven to meet the 'dyed' criteria of the .12 subheading.

Covers
  • 100% dyed rayon challis
  • Dyed viscose staple fiber woven fabric
  • Woven rayon fabrics containing 90% artificial staple fibers
  • Dyed modal staple fiber fabrics
  • Heavyweight dyed rayon twill woven from staple yarns
Also under 5516.12
  • Fabrics from Lenzing (dyed Tencel, Modal)
  • Birla Cellulose (dyed Liva fabrics)
  • specific dyed fabric collections from textile mills like Arvind or Raymond

Codes often confused with 5516.12

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 5408.22, which covers dyed woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn. The distinction lies in whether the rayon is a staple fiber (cut to length) or a continuous filament. Another error is using 5516.13, which is for fabrics of yarns of different colors (yarn-dyed), whereas 5516.12 is for piece-dyed fabrics. Furthermore, if the rayon content is less than 85%, the fabric may fall under subheadings 5516.22 or 5516.32 depending on the blend.

5408.22Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, dyed5516.13Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres5516.22Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments5516.32Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair

Top exporters and importers of HS 551612 (the code used for dyed rayon fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551612 (the code used for dyed rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 87% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 19% 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 551612, not only dyed rayon fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $986M
  2. 2 Türkiye $38M
  3. 3 Spain $25M

Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.

World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Morocco $199M
  2. 2 Indonesia $87M
  3. 3 Brazil $87M

World total: $1.0B 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 dyed rayon fabric

Brazil classifies dyed rayon fabric under NCM 5516.12.00: HS 5516.12 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about dyed rayon fabric

What is the HS code for Dyed rayon fabric?

The HS code for Dyed rayon fabric is 551612 (Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres). The HS code for dyed rayon fabric containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers is 5516.12.

How do I classify Dyed rayon fabric for customs?

Dyed rayon fabric is classified under HS code 551612 — Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the difference between 5516.12 and 5408.22?

HS code 5516.12 is for fabrics made from staple (short) fibers, while 5408.22 is for fabrics made from continuous filament yarns.

Which countries are the top exporters of dyed rayon fabric (HS 551612)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551612 (the code used for dyed rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($986M, 87% of world exports), Türkiye ($38M) and Spain ($25M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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 dyed rayon fabric (HS 551612)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551612 (the code used for dyed rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($199M, 19% of world imports), Indonesia ($87M) and Brazil ($87M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 Dyed rayon fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551612 for Dyed rayon 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 dyed rayon fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, dyed rayon fabric (HS 551612) is classified under NCM 5516.12.00.