Product classification
HS code for Poly-rayon fabric: 5515.11
Fabrics, woven, of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres.
Classification of poly-rayon fabric under HS 5515.11
Poly-rayon fabric is classified under HS code 5515.11 because it is a woven fabric primarily composed of polyester staple fibers mixed with viscose rayon staple fibers. This classification falls within Chapter 55, which governs man-made staple fibers. Heading 5515 serves as a residual category for woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that are not specifically covered by more specific headings like 5512 (85% or more synthetic), 5513, or 5514 (mixed with cotton). The subheading 5511 specifically identifies the blend where polyester is the dominant synthetic fiber and is mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon. Viscose rayon is categorized as an artificial fiber, whereas polyester is synthetic; the combination of these two distinct types of man-made staple fibers is the key to this classification. Importers must ensure that the polyester content is the majority synthetic component and that the fibers are indeed staple (discontinuous) rather than continuous filaments to maintain this classification.
- Covers
- Woven polyester and viscose rayon blends
- Poly-rayon suiting fabrics
- Gabardine made from polyester and viscose staple fibers
- Blended twill fabrics of polyester and rayon
- Also under 5515.11
- Zara (uses blended fabrics for suiting)
- H&M (blended garments)
- various formal wear brands
- Marks & Spencer (some blended trousers)
Codes often confused with 5515.11
Common mistake. Poly-rayon fabrics are often misclassified under HS code 5516, which is reserved for fabrics where artificial staple fibers (like rayon) are the predominant material. If the rayon content exceeds the polyester content by weight, 5516 is likely the correct heading. Additionally, if the fabric is made from polyester filaments rather than staple fibers, it should be classified under 5407. Confusion also arises with 5512.19 if the fabric is mistakenly thought to contain more than 85% polyester staple fibers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551511 (the code used for poly-rayon fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551511 (the code used for poly-rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 14% 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 551511, not only poly-rayon fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 70% of world exports
- 2 India $332M 13% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $105M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $2.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$278M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$223M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$144M 7.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.0B 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 poly-rayon fabric
Brazil classifies poly-rayon fabric under NCM 5515.11.00: HS 5515.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about poly-rayon fabric
What is the HS code for Poly-rayon fabric?
The HS code for Poly-rayon fabric is 551511 (Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres). The HS code for woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers is 5515.11.
How do I classify Poly-rayon fabric for customs?
Poly-rayon fabric is classified under HS code 551511 — Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish between staple and filament for poly-rayon classification?
Staple fibers are short, discontinuous fibers that are spun together to create yarn, resulting in a more natural, cotton-like feel, whereas filaments are continuous strands. HS code 5515.11 only applies to staple fiber constructions.
Which countries are the top exporters of poly-rayon fabric (HS 551511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551511 (the code used for poly-rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 70% of world exports), India ($332M) and Türkiye ($105M). World exports came to about $2.5B, 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 poly-rayon fabric (HS 551511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551511 (the code used for poly-rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $278M, 14% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $223M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $144M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 Poly-rayon fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551511 for Poly-rayon 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 poly-rayon fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, poly-rayon fabric (HS 551511) is classified under NCM 5515.11.00.