Product classification
HS code for Polyester viscose blend 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 polyester viscose blend fabric under HS 5515.11
Polyester viscose blend fabric is classified under HS code 551511. This classification is part of Chapter 55, which encompasses woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers. Heading 5515 is a residual category for woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers that are not specified or included in more specific headings like 5512, 5513, or 5514. Subheading 551511 is specifically designated for fabrics where polyester staple fibers are the predominant synthetic component and are mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers. The classification depends on the weight distribution of the fibers. If the fabric is composed primarily of polyester staple fibers but contains a significant portion of viscose, this code ensures the product is categorized correctly based on its blended nature. It is commonly used for suiting and formal wear. Note that if the fabric contains 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibers, it would be classified under 5512 instead. The "mixed mainly or solely" rule implies that while other fibers may be present in small amounts (like elastane), the primary blend is polyester and viscose.
- Covers
- Woven PV (polyester-viscose) blend fabrics
- Polyester-viscose suiting materials
- Woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers mixed with rayon
- Blended fabrics for uniforms (polyester/viscose)
- 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. A common misclassification is 5513 or 5514, which are reserved for polyester staple fiber fabrics mixed mainly or solely with cotton. Another error is 5407, which applies to fabrics made of synthetic filament yarn rather than staple fibers. If the viscose content exceeds the polyester content by weight, the fabric might be classified under 5516, depending on the specific blend ratios and the presence of other fibers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551511 (the code used for polyester viscose blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551511 (the code used for polyester viscose blend 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 polyester viscose blend 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 polyester viscose blend fabric
Brazil classifies polyester viscose blend 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 polyester viscose blend fabric
What is the HS code for Polyester viscose blend fabric?
The HS code for Polyester viscose blend 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 with viscose rayon is 551511.
How do I classify Polyester viscose blend fabric for customs?
Polyester viscose blend 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.
What if the fabric contains elastane?
If the fabric contains a small percentage of elastane but the primary blend is polyester and viscose, it remains under 551511, though it may be sub-categorized as "elasticized" in some national tariffs.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyester viscose blend fabric (HS 551511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551511 (the code used for polyester viscose blend 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 polyester viscose blend fabric (HS 551511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551511 (the code used for polyester viscose blend 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 Polyester viscose blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551511 for Polyester viscose 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 viscose blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, polyester viscose blend fabric (HS 551511) is classified under NCM 5515.11.00.