HS Code for Heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blend

HS code 5514.49 is used for heavyweight printed woven fabrics made of synthetic staple fibers other than polyester, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. This code is a "catch-all" for synthetic blends that do not utilize polyester as the primary synthetic component, such as acrylic, nylon (polyamide), or polypropylene staple fibers. To fall under this code, the synthetic staple fiber content must be less than 85% by weight, and the fabric must weigh more than 170g/m2. The fabric must also be printed. This classification is part of a hierarchical system where polyester blends are prioritized in subheadings 5514.41 through 5514.43; therefore, 5514.49 is only used when the synthetic fiber is of a different type. The weight and the mixture with cotton are the defining characteristics that separate this from other synthetic blends in heading 5515. Proper identification of the specific synthetic polymer is required for customs compliance, as the "other than polyester" distinction is the primary driver for using this specific subheading.

Products Included

• Printed acrylic staple fiber and cotton blends (>170g/m2)
• Printed nylon staple fiber and cotton woven fabrics (>170g/m2)
• Heavyweight printed polypropylene and cotton mixed fabrics
• Printed synthetic staple fiber blends (non-polyester) for upholstery
• Heavyweight printed canvas made of mixed synthetic staple fibers and cotton

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 5514.41-43, which are strictly for polyester blends. If the synthetic fiber is polyester, 5514.49 is incorrect. It is also confused with heading 5515, which covers other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers but typically those not mixed mainly with cotton. If the weight is 170g/m2 or less, the fabric should be classified under 5513.49. If the cotton content is 85% or more, it moves to heading 5211.

FAQ

What is the HS code for heavyweight printed synthetic cotton blends?

The HS code is 5514.49, provided the synthetic fiber is not polyester and the weight exceeds 170g/m2.

Does this code include polyester blends?

No, polyester staple fiber blends mixed with cotton are classified under 5514.41, 5514.42, or 5514.43 depending on the weave.