Product classification

HS code for Modacrylic wool blend fabric: 5515.22

Fabrics, woven, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.

Classification of modacrylic wool blend fabric under HS 5515.22

Modacrylic wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 5515.22. This classification applies to woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers (specifically acrylic or modacrylic) that are mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. To fall under this heading, the fabric must not contain 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers, as such high-content fabrics are classified under heading 5512. Instead, 5515.22 is used for fabrics where the modacrylic staple fibers are the predominant synthetic component but are blended with a significant portion of wool. The Harmonized System prioritizes the blend composition; if the wool content is the primary fiber by weight, the fabric might still be classified here if the synthetic staple fiber provides the essential character for technical applications. These fabrics are highly valued in the manufacture of professional uniforms, corporate wear, and protective clothing because they combine the natural comfort and insulation of wool with the flame-retardant and durable properties of modacrylic fibers.

Covers
  • Woven fabrics of modacrylic staple fibers mixed with wool
  • Modacrylic-wool blend suiting fabrics
  • Flame-retardant wool blend textiles
  • Woven fabrics of acrylic staple fibers mixed with fine animal hair
Also under 5515.22
  • Harris Tweed (some blends)
  • Loro Piana (certain blended wools)
  • Pendleton (wool blankets with synthetic blends)
  • specific fabric lines from textile mills like Vitale Barberis Canonico

Codes often confused with 5515.22

Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under HS code 5512.29 if the synthetic content is 85% or more. Conversely, if the fabric is predominantly wool by weight (over 50%) and does not contain a significant synthetic staple fiber component that dictates the classification under Chapter 55, it might be incorrectly placed in HS code 5111 or 5112. Another error is using 5515.21, which is for blends with man-made filaments rather than wool.

5512.29Fabrics, woven; of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, other than unbleached or bleached51.11Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair51.12Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair5515.21Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments

Top exporters and importers of HS 551522 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551522 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% 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 551522, not only modacrylic wool blend fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $5.8M
  2. 2 China $1.9M
  3. 3 France $1.5M

World total: $15M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$1.8M
  2. 2 Spain $1.3M
  3. 3 United States $994K

World total: $13M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 modacrylic wool blend fabric

Brazil classifies modacrylic wool blend fabric under NCM 5515.22.00: HS 5515.22 with 00 added.

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

Questions about modacrylic wool blend fabric

What is the HS code for Modacrylic wool blend fabric?

The HS code for Modacrylic wool blend fabric is 551522 (Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair). The HS code for woven fabrics of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair is 5515.22.

How do I classify Modacrylic wool blend fabric for customs?

Modacrylic wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 551522 — Fabrics, woven; of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does the weight of the wool affect the HS code?

Yes, the weight ratio determines whether the fabric falls under 5512 (85%+ synthetic), 5515 (synthetic blend), or Chapter 51 (predominantly wool).

Which countries are the top exporters of modacrylic wool blend fabric (HS 551522)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551522 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($5.8M, 39% of world exports), China ($1.9M) and France ($1.5M). World exports came to about $15M, 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 modacrylic wool blend fabric (HS 551522)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551522 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $1.8M, 13% of world imports), Spain ($1.3M) and the United States ($994K). World imports came to about $13M, 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 Modacrylic wool blend fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551522 for Modacrylic 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 modacrylic wool blend fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, modacrylic wool blend fabric (HS 551522) is classified under NCM 5515.22.00.