Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers — HTS 5516
Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers
Chapter 55 › Heading 5516
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 5516 is a broad product category for woven fabrics made from artificial staple fibers. “Woven” means the fabric is formed by interlacing yarns, rather than being knitted, crocheted, nonwoven, or made directly as a finished garment. “Artificial staple fibers” generally refers to manufactured fibers made from regenerated or chemically modified natural polymers, cut into lengths and spun or used in yarns.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, read the subheadings and statistical breakouts for the fabric’s fiber composition and construction. These distinctions may include whether the fabric is made from a particular artificial fiber, is blended with other fibers, or falls into a specified fabric type. Confirm the wording, unit of quantity, and any applicable chapter or section notes in the current HTSUS, and seek customs-broker advice when the facts are unclear.
What to check
- Identify the fiber by its technical composition, not just the retail name; obtain a fiber-content specification or laboratory information when needed.
- Confirm that the product is woven and uses staple fibers, rather than filament yarns, knitted fabric, nonwoven material, or a finished textile article.
- Check whether the fabric is a blend and determine the fiber percentages using the classification rules and the product’s verified composition.
- Read every subheading and statistical suffix under heading 5516; do not choose an 8-digit code from a product description alone.
- Verify fabric details such as weight, width, finish, and construction when the listed subheadings distinguish products by those characteristics.
HTS heading 5516 summary
Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers is a 4-digit product category containing 16 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 |
|---|---|
| 5516.31 | Unbleached or bleached |
| 5516.32 | Dyed |
| 5516.33 | Of yarns of different colors |
| 5516.34 | Printed |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5516.11.00 👉 | Unbleached or bleached | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.12.00 👉 | Dyed | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.13.00.00 👉 | Of yarns of different colors (611) | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.14.00 👉 | Printed | 10% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.21.00 👉 | Unbleached or bleached | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.22.00 👉 | Dyed | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.23.00 👉 | Of yarns of different colors | 8.5% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.24.00 👉 | Printed | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.41.00 👉 | Unbleached or bleached | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.42.00 👉 | Dyed | 12% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.43.00 👉 | Of yarns of different colors | Free | — | 81% |
| 5516.44.00 👉 | Printed | 8.5% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.91.00 👉 | Unbleached or bleached | 12% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.92.00 👉 | Dyed | 12% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.93.00 👉 | Of yarns of different colors | 8.5% | Free | 81% |
| 5516.94.00 👉 | Printed | 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 5516?
Woven fabrics of artificial 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.