# European Union tariff lines under HS 5515.19

> The European Union tariff splits HS 5515.19 (other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, of polyester staple fibres: Other) into 3 national lines: 5515 19 10 00 (unbleached or bleached), 5515 19 30 00 (printed) and 5515 19 90 00 (other). The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 3 lines.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/551519
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [5515.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/551519)
- Duty (MFN): 8%
- National lines: 3
- 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](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 55: Man-made staple fibres

## European Union lines under 5515.19

The European Union tariff splits HS 5515.19 (other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, of polyester staple fibres: Other) into 3 national lines: 5515 19 10 00 (unbleached or bleached), 5515 19 30 00 (printed) and 5515 19 90 00 (other).

The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 3 lines.

- [5515 19 10 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/5515191000) Of polyester staple fibres, Other, Unbleached or bleached. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [5515 19 30 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/5515193000) Of polyester staple fibres, Other, Printed. Duty (MFN): 8%
- [5515 19 90 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/5515199000) Of polyester staple fibres, Other. Duty (MFN): 8%

## 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 5515.19 are live on border.bot for the United States (10 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/551519): 10 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 5515.19](https://border.bot/hs-codes/551519)

- Previous subheading: [5515.13](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/551513) Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- Next subheading: [5515.21](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/551521) Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 5515.19?

The European Union tariff splits HS 5515.19 (other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, of polyester staple fibres: Other) into 3 national lines: 5515 19 10 00 (unbleached or bleached), 5515 19 30 00 (printed) and 5515 19 90 00 (other).

### What is the duty on HS 5515.19 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty is 8% on all 3 lines.

## 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.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/551519.json