HS Code for Patterned wool blend fabric

HS code 5516.33 is the correct classification for patterned wool blend fabrics where artificial staple fibers are the primary component but are mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This code applies to woven fabrics containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers (such as viscose, rayon, or modal). The '33' suffix indicates that the fabric is woven from yarns of different colors, which encompasses traditional patterns like houndstooth, tartans, and pinstripes. For this classification to hold, the artificial staple fiber must be the predominant textile material by weight compared to other man-made fibers, and the blend must be specifically with wool or fine animal hair (such as alpaca, cashmere, or mohair). These fabrics are common in high-end apparel and suiting where the drape of rayon is combined with the warmth and texture of wool. Accurate weight verification is critical for customs compliance.

Products Included

• Rayon-wool blend suiting with woven stripes
• Viscose-cashmere patterned knit-look woven fabrics
• Modal-wool blend tartans
• Artificial fiber and fine animal hair mixed tweeds
• Yarn-dyed artificial fiber and wool upholstery fabrics

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS codes 5111 and 5112, which cover woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair. If the wool content is 50% or more by weight, the fabric generally moves to Chapter 51. Another common error is using 5516.34, which is for printed fabrics, whereas 5516.33 is for yarn-dyed patterns. Furthermore, if the blend includes coarse animal hair instead of fine animal hair, it may fall under different subheadings or Chapter 51, depending on the weight ratios.

FAQ

What is the HS code for patterned wool blend fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers mixed with wool or fine animal hair, woven from yarns of different colors, is 5516.33.

Does this code include blends with synthetic fibers like polyester?

If the fabric is a three-way blend of artificial staple, wool, and synthetic filament, it is classified under 5516.33 only if the wool is the primary blending partner for the artificial fiber.