Product classification
HS code for Dyed wool blend fabric: 5516.32
Fabrics, woven, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
Classification of dyed wool blend fabric under HS 5516.32
Dyed wool blend fabric, where the primary component is artificial staple fibers mixed with wool, is classified under HS code 5516.32. This classification follows the hierarchical rules of Section XI, which dictates that blended textiles are classified based on the material that predominates by weight. However, heading 5516 specifically addresses fabrics made of artificial staple fibers (such as viscose or modal). Subheading 5516.32 is unique because it applies to fabrics containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers, provided they are mixed 'mainly or solely' with wool or fine animal hair and are dyed. This code is used when the artificial fiber provides the base structure, but the wool blend provides the specific texture or thermal properties required for the garment. The 'dyed' designation ensures the fabric is finished in a single color, distinguishing it from greige or printed goods.
- Covers
- Viscose and sheep's wool blends (dyed)
- Modal and cashmere blends where modal is the primary man-made fiber
- Dyed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers mixed with fine animal hair
- Artificial fiber fabrics blended with 15-40% wool content
- Dyed suiting fabrics made of regenerated cellulose and wool blends
- Also under 5516.32
- Hugo Boss suiting fabrics (if blended)
- Burberry trench coat fabrics (if blended)
- specific dyed wool-blend fabrics from mills like Dormeuil
- Holland & Sherry
Codes often confused with 5516.32
Common mistake. The most common error is classifying these blends under Chapter 51 (Wool), specifically 5111 or 5112. These codes are only applicable if the wool content exceeds the weight of the artificial staple fibers. Another error involves 5516.12, which is reserved for fabrics with 85% or more artificial fibers; if the wool content is significant enough to drop the artificial fiber percentage below 85%, 5516.32 is more appropriate. Additionally, if the fabric is woven from yarns of different colors (like a tweed pattern), it must be classified under 5516.33 instead of the dyed code 5516.32.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551632 (the code used for dyed wool blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551632 (the code used for dyed wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 50% 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 551632, not only dyed wool blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $12M 45% of world exports
- 2 Italy $3.5M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $2.5M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $25M 50% of world imports
- 2 Canada $2.7M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $2.4M 4.8% of world imports
World total: $51M 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 wool blend fabric
Brazil classifies dyed wool blend fabric under NCM 5516.32.00: HS 5516.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dyed wool blend fabric
What is the HS code for Dyed wool blend fabric?
The HS code for Dyed wool blend fabric is 551632 (Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair). The HS code is 5516.32 for fabrics containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair.
How do I classify Dyed wool blend fabric for customs?
Dyed wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 551632 — Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What happens if the wool weight is higher than the artificial fiber weight?
If the wool content is the predominant material by weight, the fabric should be classified under Chapter 51 (Heading 5111 or 5112) rather than Chapter 55.
Which countries are the top exporters of dyed wool blend fabric (HS 551632)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551632 (the code used for dyed wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($12M, 45% of world exports), Italy ($3.5M) and China ($2.5M). World exports came to about $27M, 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 dyed wool blend fabric (HS 551632)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551632 (the code used for dyed wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($25M, 50% of world imports), Canada ($2.7M) and Brazil ($2.4M). World imports came to about $51M, 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 wool blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551632 for Dyed wool blend 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 wool blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, dyed wool blend fabric (HS 551632) is classified under NCM 5516.32.00.