HS Code for Patterned cotton blend fabric

The classification for patterned cotton blend fabric falls under HS code 5516.43. This code is specific to woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton. The '43' sub-heading indicates that the fabric is woven from yarns of different colors, creating patterns such as plaids, stripes, or complex jacquards. For a product to be classified here, the artificial staple fiber (such as viscose or acetate) must be the predominant man-made fiber, but the overall blend must be dominated by the combination of artificial fibers and cotton. If the cotton content exceeds 50% by weight and the artificial fiber is not the main blending partner, the classification might shift to Chapter 52. However, 5516.43 is the primary destination for artificial-heavy blends where cotton is the secondary fiber. Accurate classification requires a laboratory analysis of the fiber weight percentages to confirm that the artificial staple fiber is the primary component by weight relative to other man-made fibers.

Products Included

• Viscose-cotton blend gingham
• Rayon-cotton striped shirting
• Modal-cotton jacquard upholstery fabric
• Acetate-cotton patterned dress goods
• Artificial fiber and cotton mixed twills with woven patterns

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS codes 5210 and 5211, which cover woven fabrics of cotton mixed with man-made fibers. The difference depends on which fiber predominates by weight; if cotton is more than 50% of the total weight, Chapter 52 is usually appropriate. Another error is using 5516.44, which is for printed fabrics, whereas 5516.43 is strictly for fabrics where the pattern is created by yarns of different colors during the weaving process. Confusing staple fibers with filament yarns can also lead to incorrect classification under heading 5408.

FAQ

What is the HS code for patterned cotton blend fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, woven from yarns of different colors, is 5516.43.

Does this code apply if the fabric is printed?

No, if the pattern is printed onto the fabric, it should be classified under HS code 5516.44. Code 5516.43 is reserved for yarn-dyed woven patterns.