European Union tariff, chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres
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Key facts
- National lines
- 148
- Subheadings
- 110
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- Chapter
- 55: Man-made staple fibres
Summary
The European Union tariff has 148 national lines in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres), under 110 subheadings in 16 headings.
Subheadings with European Union lines
The European Union tariff has 148 national lines in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres), under 110 subheadings in 16 headings.
Subheadings 1 to 100 of 110, page 1 of 2.
55.01 Synthetic filament tow
55.03 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
55.04 Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
55.05 Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibres
55.06 Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
55.07 Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- 5507.00Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning1 line
55.08 Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale
55.09 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
- 5509.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides: Single yarn1 line
- 5509.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5509.21Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Single yarn1 line
- 5509.22Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5509.31Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Single yarn1 line
- 5509.32Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5509.41Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Single yarn1 line
- 5509.42Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5509.51Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres1 line
- 5509.52Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5509.53Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton1 line
- 5509.59Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Other1 line
- 5509.61Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5509.62Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton1 line
- 5509.69Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other1 line
- 5509.91Other yarn: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5509.92Other yarn: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton1 line
- 5509.99Other yarn: Other1 line
55.10 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
- 5510.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Single yarn1 line
- 5510.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn1 line
- 5510.20Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair1 line
- 5510.30Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton1 line
- 5510.90Other yarn1 line
55.11 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale
55.12 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres
- 5512.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached1 line
- 5512.19Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Other2 lines
- 5512.21Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached1 line
- 5512.29Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other2 lines
- 5512.91Other: Unbleached or bleached1 line
- 5512.99Other: Other2 lines
55.13 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 % by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m2
- 5513.11Unbleached or bleached: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave2 lines
- 5513.12Unbleached or bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5513.13Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5513.19Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics1 line
- 5513.21Dyed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave1 line
- 5513.23Dyed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres2 lines
- 5513.29Dyed: Other woven fabrics1 line
- 5513.31Of yarns of different colours: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave1 line
- 5513.39Of yarns of different colours: Other woven fabrics1 line
- 5513.41Printed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave1 line
- 5513.49Printed: Other woven fabrics1 line
55.14 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 % by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m2
- 5514.11Unbleached or bleached: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave1 line
- 5514.12Unbleached or bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5514.19Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics2 lines
- 5514.21Dyed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave1 line
- 5514.22Dyed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5514.23Dyed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5514.29Dyed: Other woven fabrics1 line
- 5514.30Of yarns of different colours4 lines
- 5514.41Printed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave1 line
- 5514.42Printed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5514.43Printed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres1 line
- 5514.49Printed: Other woven fabrics1 line
55.15 Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres
- 5515.11Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres3 lines
- 5515.12Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments3 lines
- 5515.13Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair4 lines
- 5515.19Of polyester staple fibres: Other3 lines
- 5515.21Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments3 lines
- 5515.22Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair4 lines
- 5515.29Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other1 line
- 5515.91Other woven fabrics: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments3 lines
- 5515.99Other woven fabrics: Other3 lines
55.16 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
- 5516.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached1 line
- 5516.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Dyed1 line
- 5516.13Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Of yarns of different colours1 line
- 5516.14Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Printed1 line
- 5516.21Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Unbleached or bleached1 line
- 5516.22Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Dyed1 line
- 5516.23Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Of yarns of different colours2 lines
- 5516.24Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Printed1 line
- 5516.31Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Unbleached or bleached1 line
- 5516.32Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Dyed1 line
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
In other countries
National tariff lines under chapter 55 are live on border.bot for the United States (399 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States399 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have in HS chapter 55?
The European Union tariff has 148 national lines in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres), under 110 subheadings in 16 headings.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.