Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS v2017 Code: 5506

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
55	06	n/a

Code	5506
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	55

Ancestor Codes: Man-made staple fibres

This Code: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Child Codes: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres; Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

About synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS code 5506 covers a critical segment of the textile industry, encompassing the production of synthetic staple fibres that are carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. These fibres play a vital role in the manufacturing of a wide range of textile products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial applications. The global demand for synthetic fibres has been steadily increasing, driven by factors such as population growth, rising disposable incomes, and the need for more durable and versatile textile materials.

Production process

The production of synthetic staple fibres under HS code 5506 typically involves a multi-step process. First, synthetic polymers, such as polyester or nylon, are extruded into continuous filaments. These filaments are then cut into short, uniform lengths, known as staple fibres. The staple fibres are then carded, a process that aligns and disentangles the fibres, and combed to further straighten and clean the fibres. Finally, the processed staple fibres are ready for spinning, weaving, or other textile manufacturing processes.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of synthetic staple fibres under HS code 5506 include synthetic polymers, such as polyester or nylon, as well as specialized machinery for extrusion, cutting, carding, and combing. Additionally, energy sources, water, and various chemical additives may be required depending on the specific production methods and the desired properties of the final fibres.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 5506 is synthetic staple fibres that are ready for further processing into a wide range of textile products. These fibres may be consumed by manufacturers of 5501 Synthetic filament tow, 5503 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, and 5507 Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, among others, who then incorporate them into fabrics, yarns, and other textile goods.

Family tree for synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5501'>5501: Synthetic filament tow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5502'>5502: Artificial filament tow</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5503'>5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5504'>5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5505'>5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5507'>5507: Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5510'>5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5511'>5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5512'>5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5513'>5513: 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 170g/m2</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5514'>5514: 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 170g/m2</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5515'>5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550610'>550610: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550620'>550620: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550630'>550630: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550640'>550640: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550690'>550690: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]


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