Product classification

HS code for Printed wool blend fabric: 5516.34

Fabrics, woven, printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair.

Classification of printed wool blend fabric under HS 5516.34

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.

Covers
  • 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
Also under 5516.34
  • Etro printed wool blends
  • Hermes scarves (if blended with artificial staple)
  • specific printed fabrics from textile design studios
  • designer printed blazers

Codes often confused with 5516.34

Common mistake. 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.

5111.11Fabrics, woven; of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 300g/m25112.11Fabrics, woven; of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight not exceeding 200g/m25516.14Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres5516.24Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments

Top exporters and importers of HS 551634 (the code used for printed wool blend fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551634 (the code used for printed wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 81% 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 551634, not only printed wool blend fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $448K
  2. 2 Austria $364K
  3. 3 China $329K

World total: $1.4M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Indonesia $7.9M
  2. 2 Switzerland $374K
  3. 3 Austria $236K

World total: $9.8M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 wool blend fabric

Brazil classifies printed wool blend fabric under NCM 5516.34.00: HS 5516.34 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about printed wool blend fabric

What is the HS code for Printed wool blend fabric?

The HS code for Printed wool blend fabric is 551634 (Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair). The HS code is 5516.34, provided the fabric is mainly artificial staple fibers mixed with wool and is printed.

How do I classify Printed wool blend fabric for customs?

Printed wool blend fabric is classified under HS code 551634 — Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of printed wool blend fabric (HS 551634)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551634 (the code used for printed wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($448K, 31% of world exports), Austria ($364K) and China ($329K). World exports came to about $1.4M, 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 printed wool blend fabric (HS 551634)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551634 (the code used for printed wool blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($7.9M, 81% of world imports), Switzerland ($374K) and Austria ($236K). World imports came to about $9.8M, 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 wool blend fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551634 for Printed 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 printed wool blend fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, printed wool blend fabric (HS 551634) is classified under NCM 5516.34.00.