Product classification
HS code for Printed viscose fabric: 5516.14
Fabrics, woven, printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Classification of printed viscose fabric under HS 5516.14
Printed viscose fabric is classified under HS code 5516.14 when it is a woven fabric consisting of 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers. Viscose is a type of artificial fiber, and "staple" refers to fibers of a finite length, as opposed to continuous filaments. Chapter 55 of the Harmonized System deals specifically with man-made staple fibers. Heading 55.16 covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. The subheading 5516.14 specifically identifies fabrics that are "printed," meaning they have had a pattern or design applied after the weaving process. If the fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers, it would be classified in different subheadings of 55.16 depending on what it is blended with. Artificial staple fibers are distinct from synthetic fibers because they are derived from natural polymers, most commonly cellulose. Viscose, modal, and lyocell are the primary examples. The printing must be the primary decorative element. If the fabric is woven from yarns of different colors to create a pattern, it would be 5516.13. This code is common in the garment industry for lightweight summer clothing and blouses.
- Covers
- 100% printed viscose woven fabric
- Printed rayon staple fiber fabric (85%+ content)
- Printed modal staple fiber woven fabric
- Printed lyocell woven fabrics (85%+ content)
- Printed artificial fiber lawn or poplin
- Also under 5516.14
Fabrics from fashion brands like Zara or H&M (for their printed collections), specific printed fabric lines from textile mills like Liberty Fabrics (if they use artificial fibers), or specialized digital printing houses
Codes often confused with 5516.14
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5408.24, which covers fabrics made of artificial filament yarn rather than staple fibers. It is also confused with 5516.24, which is for fabrics containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed with synthetic filaments. If the fabric is dyed a solid color rather than printed, it falls under 5516.12.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551614 (the code used for printed viscose fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551614 (the code used for printed viscose fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 91% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Morocco, with 11% of world imports. Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 551614, not only printed viscose fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.6B 91% of world exports
- 2 Italy $29M 1.7% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $26M 1.5% of world exports
Austria reports $981M of its chapter 55 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Morocco $161M 11% of world imports
- 2 Iraq* ~$104M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Somalia* ~$103M 7.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.4B 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 printed viscose fabric
Brazil classifies printed viscose fabric under NCM 5516.14.00: HS 5516.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about printed viscose fabric
What is the HS code for Printed viscose fabric?
The HS code for Printed viscose fabric is 551614 (Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres). The HS code is 5516.14 for woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers that are printed.
How do I classify Printed viscose fabric for customs?
Printed viscose fabric is classified under HS code 551614 — Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include viscose filament fabrics?
No, filament fabrics are classified under Chapter 54. 5516.14 is strictly for fabrics made from staple (spun) fibers.
Which countries are the top exporters of printed viscose fabric (HS 551614)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551614 (the code used for printed viscose fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.6B, 91% of world exports), Italy ($29M) and Türkiye ($26M). World exports came to about $1.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Austria reports $981M 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 printed viscose fabric (HS 551614)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551614 (the code used for printed viscose fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Morocco ($161M, 11% of world imports), Iraq (about $104M) and Somalia (about $103M). World imports came to about $1.4B, 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 Printed viscose fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551614 for Printed viscose 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 printed viscose fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, printed viscose fabric (HS 551614) is classified under NCM 5516.14.00.