Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS v2017 Code: 550610

About fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS code 550610 covers the production of synthetic staple fibers made from nylon or other polyamides. These fibers are an essential raw material for the textile industry, used in the manufacture of a wide range of products, from clothing and home furnishings to industrial textiles. The global market for synthetic staple fibers has experienced steady growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand from developing economies and the growing preference for synthetic over natural fibers.

Production process

The production of synthetic staple fibers under HS code 550610 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as nylon or other polyamide polymers, are melted and extruded through spinnerets to form continuous filaments. These filaments are then cut into short, uniform lengths to create the staple fibers. The fibers are then carded, combed, and otherwise processed to prepare them for spinning into yarns and fabrics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of synthetic staple fibers under HS code 550610 include nylon or other polyamide polymers, which serve as the raw materials. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as extruders, cutters, and carding equipment, is necessary for the various processing steps. Energy, water, and other utilities are also important inputs for the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 550610 is synthetic staple fibers made from nylon or other polyamides. These fibers are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as the 550320 Fibres; artificial staple fibres, of cellulosic materials, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning and 540233 Filaments; of nylon or other polyamides, textured, not put up for retail sale, which use them as raw materials for the production of yarns, fabrics, and other textile products.

Revisions to 550610

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 550610. The most recent 1 version of this code (550610) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 550610 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, 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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550620'>550620: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550630'>550630: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550640'>550640: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> G["<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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