Product classification
HS code for Viscose fiber: 5504.10
Fibres, artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Classification of viscose fiber under HS 5504.10
Viscose fiber is classified under HS code 5504.10. This product belongs to Chapter 55, which covers man-made staple fibers. The Harmonized System distinguishes between synthetic fibers (derived from petroleum-based polymers) and artificial fibers (derived from regenerated natural polymers, such as cellulose from wood pulp). Viscose is the most common type of artificial fiber. Heading 55.04 is specifically for artificial staple fibers that have not been carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. The subheading 5504.10 is dedicated exclusively to viscose rayon. The term "staple fiber" refers to fibers of a discrete length, as opposed to continuous filaments. Classification under this code requires that the viscose has been manufactured into fiber form but has not yet undergone the mechanical textile processes (like carding or combing) that prepare it for the spinning of yarn. This classification is vital for the textile industry to differentiate between the raw material stages and the semi-processed stages of fabric production.
- Covers
- Viscose rayon staple fibers
- Regenerated cellulose staple fibers
- Viscose fibers, not carded or combed
- Discontinuous viscose fibers for textile use
- Viscose tow cut to staple lengths
- Also under 5504.10
- Lenzing Viscose (raw bales)
- Birla Cellulose (raw bales)
- Sateri Viscose (raw bales)
- Grasim Industries Viscose (raw bales)
- China Hi-Tech Group (CHTC) viscose fiber
Codes often confused with 5504.10
Common mistake. Viscose fiber is often confused with viscose filament yarn, which is classified under heading 54.03. The difference is that 5504.10 is for short, discontinuous "staple" fibers, while 54.03 is for continuous strands. Another misclassification occurs with synthetic staple fibers like polyester or nylon, which fall under heading 55.03. It is also important not to confuse this with 5507.00, which covers artificial staple fibers that *have* been carded or combed. Using the incorrect code can lead to significant issues with textile quotas and duty rates.
Top exporters and importers of HS 550410 (the code used for viscose fiber), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 550410 (the code used for viscose fiber) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 21% 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 550410, not only viscose fiber.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $715M 37% of world exports
- 2 China $376M 19% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $255M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Türkiye $571M 21% of world imports
- 2 China $309M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $213M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $2.7B 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 viscose fiber
Brazil classifies viscose fiber under NCM 5504.10.00: HS 5504.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about viscose fiber
What is the HS code for Viscose fiber?
The HS code for Viscose fiber is 550410 (Fibres; artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning). The HS code for viscose staple fiber, not carded or combed, is 5504.10.
How do I classify Viscose fiber for customs?
Viscose fiber is classified under HS code 550410 — Fibres; artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is viscose fiber the same as rayon?
Yes, viscose is a type of rayon, and viscose rayon staple fibers are classified under this HS code.
Which countries are the top exporters of viscose fiber (HS 550410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 550410 (the code used for viscose fiber) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($715M, 37% of world exports), China ($376M) and Singapore ($255M). World exports came to about $2.0B, 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 viscose fiber (HS 550410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 550410 (the code used for viscose fiber) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($571M, 21% of world imports), China ($309M) and the United States ($213M). World imports came to about $2.7B, 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 Viscose fiber the same in all countries?
The base HS code 550410 for Viscose fiber 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 viscose fiber in Brazil?
In Brazil, viscose fiber (HS 550410) is classified under NCM 5504.10.00.