Product classification
HS code for Polyester blend fabric: 5515.12
Fabrics, woven, of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments.
Classification of polyester blend fabric under HS 5515.12
Polyester blend fabric is classified under HS code 5515.12 when it consists of woven fabrics made of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. This classification is part of Chapter 55, which covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers. Heading 5515 is a residual category for "other" woven fabrics that do not meet the criteria for headings 5512 (100% synthetic staple), 5513, or 5514 (blends with cotton). The specific subheading 5515.12 is used when the polyester staple fiber is the primary component by weight, but it is reinforced or blended with continuous man-made filaments (either synthetic like nylon or artificial like rayon). This construction is common in technical textiles and suiting fabrics where the texture of staple fibers is combined with the strength of filaments.
- Covers
- Woven suiting fabrics of polyester staple and nylon filament
- Polyester staple fabrics mixed with polyester filament yarns
- Industrial woven fabrics of blended man-made fibers
- Dobby or plain weave fabrics meeting the blend criteria
- Also under 5515.12
- Gore-Tex (concept of blended structures, though often pure synthetics)
- various performance apparel brands
- automotive interior fabrics
Codes often confused with 5515.12
Common mistake. Common misclassifications include 5407, which is for fabrics made entirely of man-made filaments, and 5512, which is for fabrics made of 100% polyester staple fibers. If the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibers, it must go to 5512. If it is mixed mainly with cotton, it falls under 5513 or 5514 depending on the weight per square meter.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551512 (the code used for polyester blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551512 (the code used for polyester blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Arab Emirates, with about 12% of world imports. Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 551512, not only polyester blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $135M 29% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $47M 10% of world exports
- 3 China $46M 10% of world exports
Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $462M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Arab Emirates* ~$76M 12% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Saudi Arabia $72M 11% of world imports
- 3 Japan $37M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $642M 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 polyester blend fabric
Brazil classifies polyester blend fabric under NCM 5515.12.00: HS 5515.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polyester blend fabric
What is the HS code for Polyester blend fabric?
The HS code for Polyester blend fabric is 551512 (Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments).
How do I classify Polyester blend fabric for customs?
Polyester blend fabric is classified under HS code 551512 — Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for polyester staple and filament blend fabric?
The HS code for woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments is 5515.12.
How is the "predominant" fiber determined?
According to Section XI Note 2, the classification is determined by the textile material which predominates by weight over any other single textile material in the blend.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyester blend fabric (HS 551512)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551512 (the code used for polyester blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($135M, 29% of world exports), Indonesia ($47M) and China ($46M). World exports came to about $462M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Türkiye reports $372M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of polyester blend fabric (HS 551512)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551512 (the code used for polyester blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United Arab Emirates (about $76M, 12% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($72M) and Japan ($37M). World imports came to about $642M, 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 Polyester blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551512 for Polyester 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 polyester blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, polyester blend fabric (HS 551512) is classified under NCM 5515.12.00.