Product classification
HS code for Poly-wool fabric: 5515.13
Fabrics, woven, of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.
Classification of poly-wool fabric under HS 5515.13
Poly-wool fabric is classified under HS code 5515.13, which covers woven fabrics made of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This classification is part of the broader category for synthetic staple fiber fabrics where polyester is the primary synthetic component but does not exceed 85% of the total weight. The inclusion of wool or fine animal hair (such as alpaca, cashmere, or mohair) is the defining characteristic of this specific subheading. Classification requires a precise laboratory analysis of the fiber content by weight to ensure the blend ratios meet the criteria of Chapter 55. This code is typically used for high-quality suiting, uniforms, and heavier apparel fabrics where the durability and crease-resistance of polyester are combined with the thermal properties and drape of wool. The fabric must be woven; knitted or non-woven materials containing these fibers would fall under different chapters entirely.
- Covers
- Woven polyester and wool blend suiting
- Polyester mixed with fine animal hair for coats
- Poly-wool tropical weave fabrics
- Serge or flannel fabrics made of polyester and wool staple fibers
- Also under 5515.13
- Brooks Brothers (wool blend suits)
- Hugo Boss (suiting fabrics)
- Pendleton (some blended blankets)
- Loro Piana (high-end wool blends)
Codes often confused with 5515.13
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS codes 5111 or 5112, which are used for fabrics where wool or fine animal hair is the predominant fiber by weight. If the wool content is 50% or more, the fabric usually moves to Chapter 51. Another error is using 5515.11, which is specifically for rayon blends, or 5515.12, which is for blends with man-made filaments. It is also important not to confuse this with 5512.19, which requires a minimum of 85% polyester staple fiber content.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551513 (the code used for poly-wool fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551513 (the code used for poly-wool fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 10% 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 551513, not only poly-wool fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $168M 38% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $48M 11% of world exports
- 3 India $42M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $437M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$44M 10% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $26M 6.0% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $25M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $431M 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-wool fabric
Brazil classifies poly-wool fabric under NCM 5515.13.00: HS 5515.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about poly-wool fabric
What is the HS code for Poly-wool fabric?
The HS code for Poly-wool fabric is 551513 (Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair). The HS code for woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair is 5515.13.
How do I classify Poly-wool fabric for customs?
Poly-wool fabric is classified under HS code 551513 — Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What qualifies as "fine animal hair" under this HS code?
Fine animal hair includes the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir or similar goats, rabbit, hare, beaver, nutria, or musk-rat, as defined in the Chapter 51 notes.
Which countries are the top exporters of poly-wool fabric (HS 551513)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551513 (the code used for poly-wool fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($168M, 38% of world exports), Türkiye ($48M) and India ($42M). World exports came to about $437M, 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-wool fabric (HS 551513)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551513 (the code used for poly-wool fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $44M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($26M) and Indonesia ($25M). World imports came to about $431M, 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-wool fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551513 for Poly-wool 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-wool fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, poly-wool fabric (HS 551513) is classified under NCM 5515.13.00.