HS Code for Printed wool blend fabric

HS code 5516.34 applies to woven fabrics that are primarily composed of artificial staple fibers but contain less than 85% of such fibers by weight, specifically when they are mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This classification is part of the broader 55.16 heading for woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. The "printed" status indicates that the fabric has undergone a printing process to apply decorative patterns. This code is used for complex blends where the artificial fiber (like viscose or modal) is the predominant man-made component, but the addition of wool changes the classification from the high-purity categories. Accurate fiber weight percentages are required for this classification, as a shift in the blend ratio could move the product to Chapter 51. This often applies to high-end suiting or winter-weight dresses. Fine animal hair is defined in Note 1(b) to Chapter 51 and includes alpaca, cashmere, and camel hair. If the wool content exceeds the artificial fiber content by weight, the fabric might be reclassified into 5111 or 5112. Accurate documentation of the blend ratio is mandatory for customs clearance.

Products Included

• Printed viscose and wool blend woven fabric
• Printed rayon and cashmere blend fabric
• Printed modal and mohair blend woven textiles
• Printed artificial staple fiber fabrics mixed with fine animal hair

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications include 5111.11 or 5112.11, which are used if the fabric is predominantly wool by weight. It is also confused with 5516.14 if the artificial fiber content is 85% or higher. If the fabric is mixed with synthetic fibers instead of wool, it would fall under 5516.24.

FAQ

What is the HS code for printed wool blend fabric?

The HS code is 5516.34, provided the fabric is mainly artificial staple fibers mixed with wool and is printed.

What defines fine animal hair in this context?

Fine animal hair includes the hair of alpaca, llama, vicuna, camel, yak, Angora, Tibetan, Kashmir, or similar goats, but not common sheep's wool.