Product classification

HS code for Lightweight printed synthetic blend: 5513.49

Fabrics, woven, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.

Classification of lightweight printed synthetic blend under HS 5513.49

HS code 5513.49 is a specific classification for woven fabrics that are printed and contain less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibers other than polyester. These fabrics are mixed mainly or solely with cotton and must not exceed a weight of 170 grams per square meter (g/m2). This code serves as a residual category for printed synthetic blends in this weight class that do not meet the criteria for plain weave polyester blends. It typically includes fibers such as acrylic, modacrylic, or nylon staple fibers. The classification process involves verifying that the synthetic component is a staple fiber (discontinuous) rather than a filament (continuous) and ensuring the printing occurred post-weaving. Because this code covers "other" synthetic fibers or weaves, it is essential to document the specific type of synthetic fiber used in the blend.

Covers
  • Printed acrylic and cotton blends under 170g/m2
  • Printed nylon staple fiber and cotton woven fabrics
  • Non-plain weave printed polyester-cotton blends under 170g/m2
  • Lightweight printed modacrylic staple fiber blends
Also under 5513.49
  • Anthropologie printed rayon dresses
  • Eileen Fisher patterned Tencel blends
  • Zara printed modal blouses
  • H&M viscose-cotton prints
  • J.Crew patterned blended tops

Codes often confused with 5513.49

Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 5513.41, which is reserved specifically for plain weave polyester staple fiber blends. If the fabric contains polyester but uses a twill or satin weave, it may fall under 5513.49. Another error involves HS code 5407, which is used for fabrics made of synthetic filaments rather than staple fibers. Importers also occasionally confuse this with 5515.29, which covers other woven fabrics of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers but does not have the same cotton-mix or weight restrictions.

5513.41Fabrics, woven; plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m254.07Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 54045515.29Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5515.2

Top exporters and importers of HS 551349 (the code used for lightweight printed synthetic blend), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551349 (the code used for lightweight printed synthetic blend) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 29% 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 551349, not only lightweight printed synthetic blend.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $11M
  2. 2 India $4.8M
  3. 3 Germany $1.6M

World total: $26M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Nigeria $25M
  2. 2 Morocco $11M
  3. 3 Uganda $7.2M

World total: $86M 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 codes for lightweight printed synthetic blend

Brazil splits HS 5513.49 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5513.49.11Printed polycotton 3/4-thread twill, max 170 g/m²
  • 5513.49.19Other printed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²
  • 5513.49.90Other printed synthetic/cotton, max 170 g/m²

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

Questions about lightweight printed synthetic blend

What is the HS code for Lightweight printed synthetic blend?

The HS code for Lightweight printed synthetic blend is 551349 (Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2). The HS code for lightweight printed synthetic blends (other than plain weave polyester, <85% synthetic staple, mixed with cotton, <= 170g/m2) is 5513.49.

How do I classify Lightweight printed synthetic blend for customs?

Lightweight printed synthetic blend is classified under HS code 551349 — Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What defines a synthetic staple fiber in this classification?

Synthetic staple fibers are man-made fibers of a limited length, produced by cutting continuous filaments into short pieces. This distinguishes them from filaments, which are continuous strands and are classified under different HS chapters.

Which countries are the top exporters of lightweight printed synthetic blend (HS 551349)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551349 (the code used for lightweight printed synthetic blend) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11M, 43% of world exports), India ($4.8M) and Germany ($1.6M). World exports came to about $26M, 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 lightweight printed synthetic blend (HS 551349)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551349 (the code used for lightweight printed synthetic blend) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($25M, 29% of world imports), Morocco ($11M) and Uganda ($7.2M). World imports came to about $86M, 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 Lightweight printed synthetic blend the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551349 for Lightweight printed synthetic blend 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 lightweight printed synthetic blend in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 551349 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for lightweight printed synthetic blend depends on the product's details: 5513.49.11 (Printed polycotton 3/4-thread twill, max 170 g/m²), 5513.49.19 (Other printed polycotton fabric, max 170 g/m²), 5513.49.90 (Other printed synthetic/cotton, max 170 g/m²).