Key facts
- Chapter
- 55
- Description
- Man-made staple fibres
- Headings
- 16
- Subheadings
- 110
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibres. It has 16 headings, 55.01 to 55.16, and 110 six-digit subheadings in HS2022. National tariff lines under chapter 55 are live on border.bot for the United States (399 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this chapter covers
HS chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibres.
It has 16 headings, 55.01 to 55.16, and 110 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
55.07 Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
- 5507.00Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
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 yarn
- 5509.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 5509.21Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Single yarn
- 5509.22Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 5509.31Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Single yarn
- 5509.32Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 5509.41Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Single yarn
- 5509.42Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 5509.51Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres
- 5509.52Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 5509.53Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 5509.59Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres: Other
- 5509.61Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 5509.62Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 5509.69Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other
- 5509.91Other yarn: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 5509.92Other yarn: Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 5509.99Other yarn: Other
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 yarn
- 5510.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- 5510.20Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 5510.30Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- 5510.90Other yarn
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 bleached
- 5512.19Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres: Other
- 5512.21Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached
- 5512.29Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other
- 5512.91Other: Unbleached or bleached
- 5512.99Other: Other
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 weave
- 5513.12Unbleached or bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres
- 5513.13Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres
- 5513.19Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics
- 5513.21Dyed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave
- 5513.23Dyed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres
- 5513.29Dyed: Other woven fabrics
- 5513.31Of yarns of different colours: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave
- 5513.39Of yarns of different colours: Other woven fabrics
- 5513.41Printed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave
- 5513.49Printed: Other woven fabrics
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 weave
- 5514.12Unbleached or bleached: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres
- 5514.19Unbleached or bleached: Other woven fabrics
- 5514.21Dyed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave
- 5514.22Dyed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres
- 5514.23Dyed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres
- 5514.29Dyed: Other woven fabrics
- 5514.30Of yarns of different colours
- 5514.41Printed: Of polyester staple fibres, plain weave
- 5514.42Printed: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibres
- 5514.43Printed: Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres
- 5514.49Printed: Other woven fabrics
55.15 Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres
- 5515.11Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres
- 5515.12Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
- 5515.13Of polyester staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 5515.19Of polyester staple fibres: Other
- 5515.21Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
- 5515.22Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- 5515.29Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Other
- 5515.91Other woven fabrics: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
- 5515.99Other woven fabrics: Other
55.16 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
- 5516.11Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Unbleached or bleached
- 5516.12Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Dyed
- 5516.13Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Of yarns of different colours
- 5516.14Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Printed
- 5516.21Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Unbleached or bleached
- 5516.22Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Dyed
- 5516.23Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Of yarns of different colours
- 5516.24Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments: Printed
- 5516.31Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Unbleached or bleached
- 5516.32Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Dyed
- 5516.33Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Of yarns of different colours
- 5516.34Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair: Printed
- 5516.41Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton: Unbleached or bleached
- 5516.42Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton: Dyed
- 5516.43Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton: Of yarns of different colours
- 5516.44Containing less than 85 % by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton: Printed
- 5516.91Other: Unbleached or bleached
- 5516.92Other: Dyed
- 5516.93Other: Of yarns of different colours
- 5516.94Other: Printed
What it doesn’t cover
Chapter 54, before it, covers man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials; chapter 56, after it, covers wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof.
How it is structured
Chapter 55 is the first level of the Harmonized System. Its headings add two digits to the chapter number (55.01), and each heading's subheadings add two more.
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
What does HS chapter 55 cover?
HS chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibres.
How many headings and subheadings are in HS chapter 55?
HS chapter 55 has 16 headings and 110 six-digit subheadings in HS2022.
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines in HS chapter 55?
National tariff lines under chapter 55 are live on border.bot for the United States (399 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has 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.