Product classification
HS code for Rayon blend fabric: 5516.21
Fabrics, woven, unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments.
Classification of rayon blend fabric under HS 5516.21
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5516.21
- Lenzing Modal blends
- Tencel blends
- Bemberg Cupro linings
- Toray fabrics
- DuPont Sorona blends
Codes often confused with 5516.21
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551621 (the code used for rayon blend fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551621 (the code used for rayon blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 18% 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 551621, not only rayon blend fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $26M 58% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $4.1M 9.2% of world exports
- 3 Germany $2.3M 5.2% of world exports
World total: $45M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Indonesia $9.0M 18% of world imports
- 2 Italy $8.7M 18% of world imports
- 3 Japan $4.6M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $50M 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 rayon blend fabric
Brazil classifies rayon blend fabric under NCM 5516.21.00: HS 5516.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rayon blend fabric
What is the HS code for Rayon blend fabric?
The HS code for Rayon blend fabric is 551621 (Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments). The HS code for unbleached or bleached woven fabric containing less than 85% rayon staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments is 5516.21.
How do I classify Rayon blend fabric for customs?
Rayon blend fabric is classified under HS code 551621 — Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include printed fabrics?
No, printed rayon blend fabrics of this composition are classified under HS code 5516.24.
Which countries are the top exporters of rayon blend fabric (HS 551621)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551621 (the code used for rayon blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($26M, 58% of world exports), Indonesia ($4.1M) and Germany ($2.3M). World exports came to about $45M, 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 rayon blend fabric (HS 551621)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551621 (the code used for rayon blend fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($9.0M, 18% of world imports), Italy ($8.7M) and Japan ($4.6M). World imports came to about $50M, 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 Rayon blend fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551621 for Rayon 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 rayon blend fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, rayon blend fabric (HS 551621) is classified under NCM 5516.21.00.