Product classification
HS code for Yarn-dyed rayon fabric: 5516.13
Fabrics, woven, of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Classification of yarn-dyed rayon fabric under HS 5516.13
Yarn-dyed rayon fabric is classified under HS code 5516.13 based on its fiber composition and the stage at which the coloring process occurred. Chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibers. Heading 5516 is dedicated to woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers, such as rayon (viscose), acetate, or lyocell. The classification 5516.13 specifically applies to fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of these artificial staple fibers that are woven from "yarns of different colors." This term, defined in the Section XI notes of the Harmonized System, refers to fabrics where the yarns were dyed prior to the weaving process, creating patterns like stripes, checks, or heathered effects. This is distinct from "dyed" fabrics (piece-dyed), where the fabric is woven first and then submerged in dye. The high percentage of artificial staple fiber (85% or more) is a mandatory requirement for this specific subheading. If the fabric is made of filament yarn rather than staple fibers, it would move to Chapter 54.
- Covers
- Yarn-dyed viscose rayon woven fabric
- Rayon chambray (yarn-dyed)
- Striped or checked rayon fabrics (85%+ staple fiber)
- Jacquard woven rayon using multiple colored yarns
- Rayon flannels (yarn-dyed)
- Also under 5516.13
- Fabrics from specific collections by textile mills known for yarn-dyed patterns
- e.g.
- some shirting fabrics from Albini Group (if they use artificial fibers)
- or specialized fashion fabric suppliers
Codes often confused with 5516.13
Common mistake. This fabric is often misclassified under 5516.12, which is for dyed fabrics (piece-dyed), or 5516.11, which is for unbleached or bleached fabrics. Another common error is using 5408.23, which covers yarn-dyed fabrics made of artificial filament yarn. The distinction between staple fibers (Chapter 55) and filament yarns (Chapter 54) is a fundamental dividing line in textile classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551613 (the code used for yarn-dyed rayon fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551613 (the code used for yarn-dyed rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 17% 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 551613, not only yarn-dyed rayon fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $57M 54% of world exports
- 2 Spain $17M 16% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $6.6M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $105M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$17M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Spain $9.9M 10% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$8.6M 8.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $98M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 yarn-dyed rayon fabric
Brazil classifies yarn-dyed rayon fabric under NCM 5516.13.00: HS 5516.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yarn-dyed rayon fabric
What is the HS code for Yarn-dyed rayon fabric?
The HS code for Yarn-dyed rayon fabric is 551613 (Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres). The HS code for woven fabric containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers, made of yarns of different colors, is 5516.13.
How do I classify Yarn-dyed rayon fabric for customs?
Yarn-dyed rayon fabric is classified under HS code 551613 — Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the fabric is only 50% rayon?
If the rayon content is less than 85%, the fabric would be classified under different subheadings of 5516, such as 5516.23 (mixed mainly with cotton) or 5516.33 (mixed mainly with wool).
Which countries are the top exporters of yarn-dyed rayon fabric (HS 551613)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551613 (the code used for yarn-dyed rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($57M, 54% of world exports), Spain ($17M) and Belgium ($6.6M). World exports came to about $105M, 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 yarn-dyed rayon fabric (HS 551613)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551613 (the code used for yarn-dyed rayon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $17M, 17% of world imports), Spain ($9.9M) and Vietnam (about $8.6M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 Yarn-dyed rayon fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551613 for Yarn-dyed rayon 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 yarn-dyed rayon fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, yarn-dyed rayon fabric (HS 551613) is classified under NCM 5516.13.00.