HS Code for Patterned synthetic blend fabric

Patterned synthetic blend fabric is classified under HS code 5516.23. This specific heading covers woven fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. The '23' designation identifies the fabric as being woven from yarns of different colors. In this context, 'artificial staple fibers' refers to cellulosic fibers like rayon or modal, while 'man-made filaments' refers to continuous strands of synthetic materials like polyester, nylon, or polypropylene. This classification is used when the artificial staple fiber is the primary component by weight among the staple fibers, but it is blended with synthetic filaments. The resulting fabric often has the breathability of artificial fibers combined with the strength and elasticity of synthetic filaments. Classification is governed by Note 2 to Section XI, which dictates that blends are classified according to the textile material that predominates by weight.

Products Included

• Viscose staple and polyester filament blends
• Modal staple and nylon filament patterned weaves
• Rayon staple mixed with elastomeric filaments
• Woven fabrics of artificial staple and synthetic filament yarns
• Patterned linings made of mixed man-made fibers

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with HS code 5407, which covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn. If the synthetic filament exceeds the artificial staple fiber by weight, the fabric must be moved to Chapter 54. Additionally, HS code 5516.24 is often mistakenly used for these fabrics; however, .24 is for printed fabrics, while .23 is for fabrics woven from yarns of different colors. It is also important not to confuse this with 5515, which covers other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers where the synthetic component is the primary material.

FAQ

What is the HS code for patterned synthetic blend fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments, woven from yarns of different colors, is 5516.23.

What defines a fabric as being of yarns of different colors?

Under HS definitions, this means the fabric consists of yarns of different colors or shades of the same color, or unbleached yarn combined with colored yarn, creating a pattern during weaving.