Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers — HTS 5515
Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers
Chapter 55 › Heading 5515
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5515 is a broad product category for “other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers.” It generally covers woven textile fabrics made from man-made fibers that are cut or formed as staple fibers, such as certain polyester, acrylic, or similar fibers, when they are not more specifically covered by another heading. “Woven” means the fabric is made by interlacing yarns, rather than knitting, crocheting, or being a nonwoven sheet.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, identify the fabric’s fiber material and blend, construction or type, and any other description used by the tariff schedule. Review the relevant subheading text, legal notes, and statistical breakout carefully; the product’s commercial name alone is not enough. If the fabric has special features or a mixed composition, a customs broker or binding-ruling process may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm that the product is woven and made from synthetic staple fibers, rather than filament yarns, natural fibers, knitted material, or nonwoven material.
- Obtain the exact fiber composition by weight, including the names of all fibers in a blend; use supplier specifications or laboratory documentation when needed.
- Check the fabric’s construction and type, such as whether it is a particular blend or specially described fabric, against every subheading under 5515.
- Review the HTSUS section and chapter notes, exclusions, and statistical suffix descriptions before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Keep product records, technical sheets, and classification reasoning, and ask a customs broker or request an official ruling if the description remains ambiguous.
HTS heading 5515 summary
Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5515.13 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair |
| 5515.22 | Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair |
| 5515.99 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5515.11.00 👉 | Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5515.12.00 👉 | Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 12% | Free | 81% |
| 5515.19.00 👉 | Other | 12% | Free | 81% |
| 5515.21.00 👉 | Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | Free | — | 81% |
| 5515.29.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 81% |
| 5515.91.00 👉 | Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments | 12% | Free | 81% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5515?
Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.