HS Code for Mixed polyester fabric

Mixed polyester fabric is classified under HS code 551519. Chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibres, and heading 5515 is designated for "Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres." This heading is used for fabrics that do not meet the more specific criteria of headings 5512 (containing 85% or more of synthetic staple fibres), 5513, or 5514 (mixed mainly or solely with cotton). Subheading 551519 specifically refers to woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres that are mixed mainly or solely with fibres other than wool, fine animal hair, or cotton. This often includes blends with viscose rayon, flax, or other synthetic fibres where the polyester content is the defining characteristic but the blend does not fall into the "with cotton" or "with wool" categories. The classification requires a detailed analysis of the fibre weight percentages. If the fabric is made of polyester staple fibres and the secondary fibre is not cotton or wool, 551519 serves as the residual classification for these polyester-based textiles. This code is critical for textile manufacturers and apparel importers to ensure compliance with trade quotas and duty rates.

Products Included

• Polyester and viscose rayon blended fabrics
• Polyester and flax woven blends
• Woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed with synthetic filaments
• Polyester staple fibre fabrics mixed with miscellaneous vegetable fibres
• Suiting fabrics made of polyester blends (non-wool/non-cotton)

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 551219, which is for fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres. If the polyester content is less than 85%, the fabric must move to 5513, 5514, or 5515. Another error is using 551511, which is specifically for polyester staple fibres mixed solely or mainly with viscose rayon; 551519 is only used if the mixture is with "other" fibres not specified in 5515.11 or 5515.12 (wool/animal hair).

FAQ

What is the HS code for mixed polyester fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed with fibres other than cotton or wool is 551519.

How do I distinguish between 5512 and 5515?

Use 5512 if the fabric contains 85% or more polyester staple fibres by weight. Use 5515 if the polyester content is less than 85% and it is mixed with fibres other than cotton.