Product classification
HS code for Rayon woven fabric: 5516.11
Fabrics, woven, unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Classification of rayon woven fabric under HS 5516.11
Rayon woven fabric consisting of 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers is classified under HS code 5516.11. This specific code applies to fabrics that are unbleached or bleached. The classification is based on three primary factors: the method of construction (woven), the fiber type (artificial staple fibers), and the weight percentage (at least 85%). Woven fabrics are created by interlacing warp and weft yarns at right angles on a loom. Because the fabric is composed of staple fibers (discontinuous lengths) rather than continuous filaments, it falls under Chapter 55 rather than Chapter 54. The high concentration of rayon ensures it is classified in the "85% or more" sub-category. This material is widely used in the apparel industry for its drape and moisture-wicking properties, particularly in the production of shirts, dresses, and linings.
- Covers
- 100% bleached viscose woven fabric
- Unbleached rayon staple fiber cloth
- Woven fabrics with 90% rayon and 10% cotton
- Bleached acetate staple fiber woven textiles
- Unbleached lyocell woven fabrics
- Also under 5516.11
Lenzing (Tencel, Modal, Ecovero), Birla Cellulose (Liva), specific unbleached/bleached fabrics from textile mills like Grasim Industries or Sateri
Codes often confused with 5516.11
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 5408.21, which covers woven fabrics made of artificial filament yarn. The distinction depends on whether the rayon is in staple form (Chapter 55) or filament form (Chapter 54). Additionally, if the fabric is dyed rather than bleached, it should be classified under 5516.12. If the rayon content is less than 85% and mixed with cotton, it may fall under 5516.41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551611 (the code used for rayon woven fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551611 (the code used for rayon woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 10% 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 551611, not only rayon woven fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $166M 65% of world exports
- 2 India $19M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 Spain $13M 5.0% 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: $255M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $27M 10% of world imports
- 2 Italy $25M 9.5% of world imports
- 3 Morocco $21M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $258M 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 woven fabric
Brazil classifies rayon woven fabric under NCM 5516.11.00: HS 5516.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rayon woven fabric
What is the HS code for Rayon woven fabric?
The HS code for Rayon woven fabric is 551611 (Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres). The HS code for woven fabric containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers (unbleached or bleached) is 5516.11.
How do I classify Rayon woven fabric for customs?
Rayon woven fabric is classified under HS code 551611 — Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this include rayon-spandex blends?
If the rayon staple fiber content remains 85% or more by weight, it stays in 5516.11. However, if the spandex (elastomeric) content is significant enough to reduce rayon below 85%, the classification changes to the appropriate blend code.
Which countries are the top exporters of rayon woven fabric (HS 551611)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551611 (the code used for rayon woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($166M, 65% of world exports), India ($19M) and Spain ($13M). World exports came to about $255M, 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 rayon woven fabric (HS 551611)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551611 (the code used for rayon woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($27M, 10% of world imports), Italy ($25M) and Morocco ($21M). World imports came to about $258M, 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 woven fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551611 for Rayon woven 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 woven fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, rayon woven fabric (HS 551611) is classified under NCM 5516.11.00.