HS Code for Rayon blend fabric

Rayon blend fabric is classified under HS code 5516.21 based on its material composition and manufacturing process. This specific code falls within Chapter 55, which covers man-made staple fibers. Heading 5516 is dedicated to woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. The subheading 5516.21 is designated for fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibers (such as viscose, modal, or lyocell), mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments. The classification is further refined by the state of the fabric; the .21 suffix indicates the material is unbleached or bleached. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the classification is determined by the terms of the headings and subheadings. Since the fabric uses staple fibers rather than continuous filaments as its primary artificial component, it is excluded from Chapter 54 and placed in Chapter 55. The blend ratio is the most critical factor in determining the correct subheading within this group.

Products Included

• Unbleached viscose staple fiber and polyester filament blends
• Bleached modal staple fiber and nylon filament woven fabrics
• Bleached lyocell staple fiber mixed with artificial filament yarns
• Woven fabrics of rayon staple fibers (<85%) with synthetic filament reinforcement

Common Misclassification

This code is frequently confused with HS code 5516.11, which applies to fabrics containing 85% or more of artificial staple fibers. Another common error is classifying these goods under heading 5408, which covers woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn; the distinction lies in whether the artificial component is a staple fiber (discontinuous) or a filament (continuous). Additionally, if the fabric is dyed rather than unbleached or bleached, it must be classified under 5516.22.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Rayon blend fabric?

The HS code for unbleached or bleached woven fabric containing less than 85% rayon staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments is 5516.21.

Does this code include printed fabrics?

No, printed rayon blend fabrics of this composition are classified under HS code 5516.24.