HS Code for Lightweight synthetic blend

Woven fabrics classified under HS code 5513.19 consist of less than 85% synthetic staple fibers, excluding polyester, mixed primarily or solely with cotton. These materials are lightweight, with a mass not exceeding 170 grams per square meter (g/m2). A defining characteristic of this specific subheading is the finish: the fabric must be either unbleached or bleached. Unbleached fabrics are those in the "greige" state, while bleached fabrics have been chemically treated to achieve a white appearance. This code is used for fabrics that have not yet been dyed, printed, or woven from yarns of different colors. The classification relies heavily on the fiber type; if the synthetic staple fiber is polyester, it would be excluded from this specific code. Accurate classification requires a certificate of analysis confirming the fiber percentages and the absence of any dyeing or printing.

Products Included

• Unbleached acrylic and cotton blends
• Bleached nylon staple fiber and cotton fabrics
• Greige woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (non-polyester) mixed with cotton
• Bleached lightweight modacrylic staple fiber blends

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with HS code 5513.11, which is specifically for unbleached or bleached plain weave polyester staple fiber blends. Another common misclassification is HS code 5513.29, which covers the same fiber blends but in a dyed state. Additionally, if the fabric is predominantly cotton by weight (over 50% but less than 85%), it might be incorrectly placed in 5210.19, which covers unbleached or bleached cotton blends under 200g/m2. The distinction between Chapter 52 and Chapter 55 depends on which fiber (cotton vs. synthetic staple) predominates by weight.

FAQ

What is the HS code for lightweight synthetic blend?

The HS code for lightweight unbleached or bleached synthetic blends (non-polyester, <85% synthetic staple, mixed with cotton, <= 170g/m2) is 5513.19.

Can this code include polyester blends?

No, polyester staple fiber blends that are unbleached or bleached and mixed with cotton are specifically classified under 5513.11 (plain weave) or other subheadings, not 5513.19.