Product classification
HS code for Patterned wool blend fabric: 5516.33
Fabrics, woven, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
Classification of patterned wool blend fabric under HS 5516.33
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5516.33
- Harris Tweed blends (if containing artificial staple)
- Abraham Moon & Sons patterned fabrics
- specific designer suiting fabrics from brands like Zegna
- Canali (if blended)
Codes often confused with 5516.33
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551633 (the code used for patterned wool blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551633 (the code used for patterned wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Chile, with 56% 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 551633, not only patterned wool blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $9.9M 34% of world exports
- 2 Chile $9.6M 33% of world exports
- 3 Spain $3.2M 11% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Chile $20M 56% of world imports
- 2 Spain $3.5M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 France $1.8M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $36M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 patterned wool blend fabric
Brazil classifies patterned wool blend fabric under NCM 5516.33.00: HS 5516.33 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about patterned wool blend fabric
What is the HS code for Patterned wool blend fabric?
The HS code for Patterned wool blend fabric is 551633 (Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair). 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.
How do I classify Patterned wool blend fabric for customs?
Patterned wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 551633 — Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of patterned wool blend fabric (HS 551633)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551633 (the code used for patterned wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($9.9M, 34% of world exports), Chile ($9.6M) and Spain ($3.2M). World exports came to about $29M, 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 patterned wool blend fabric (HS 551633)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551633 (the code used for patterned wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Chile ($20M, 56% of world imports), Spain ($3.5M) and France ($1.8M). World imports came to about $36M, 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 Patterned wool blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551633 for Patterned 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 patterned wool blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, patterned wool blend fabric (HS 551633) is classified under NCM 5516.33.00.