Product classification

HS code for Polyester wool blend 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 polyester wool blend fabric under HS 5515.13

Polyester wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 551513. This classification is situated within Chapter 55, covering woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers. Heading 5515 serves as the classification point for "other" woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers. Subheading 551513 is specifically reserved for fabrics made of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. To qualify for this code, the polyester must generally be the predominant synthetic fiber by weight, and the secondary component must be wool. This blend is highly valued in the garment industry for combining the durability and wrinkle resistance of polyester with the breathability and hand-feel of wool. Accurate fiber percentage testing is often required by customs authorities to distinguish these blends from fabrics that are predominantly wool (over 50% by weight), which would be classified in Chapter 51 under headings 5111 or 5112. The classification remains 551513 regardless of whether the wool is carded or combed, provided the polyester staple fiber remains the defining synthetic element of the blend.

Covers
  • Woven polyester and wool blend fabrics
  • Poly-wool suiting and trouser fabrics
  • Uniform fabrics made of polyester staple fibers and wool
  • Blended woven fabrics for coats (polyester/wool)
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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with 5111 or 5112, which are for fabrics containing 85% or more wool, or fabrics where wool is the predominant fiber by weight in a blend. Another error is 551511, which is for polyester mixed with viscose. If the fabric is made of polyester filaments rather than staple fibers, it would be classified in Chapter 54 under heading 5407.

51.11Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair51.12Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair5515.11Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres n.e.c. in chapter 55, mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres54.07Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404

Top exporters and importers of HS 551513 (the code used for polyester wool blend fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551513 (the code used for polyester wool blend 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 polyester wool blend fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $168M
  2. 2 Türkiye $48M
  3. 3 India $42M

World total: $437M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$44M
  2. 2 United States $26M
  3. 3 Indonesia $25M

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 polyester wool blend fabric

Brazil classifies polyester wool blend 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 polyester wool blend fabric

What is the HS code for Polyester wool blend fabric?

The HS code for Polyester wool blend 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 is 551513.

How do I classify Polyester wool blend fabric for customs?

Polyester wool blend 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.

How is the predominance of fiber determined?

Predominance is determined by the weight of the fibers. For 551513, the polyester staple fiber must be the primary synthetic fiber mixed with wool.

Which countries are the top exporters of polyester wool blend fabric (HS 551513)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551513 (the code used for polyester wool blend 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 polyester wool blend fabric (HS 551513)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551513 (the code used for polyester wool blend 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 Polyester wool blend fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551513 for Polyester 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 polyester wool blend fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, polyester wool blend fabric (HS 551513) is classified under NCM 5515.13.00.