Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS v2017 Code: 550690

About fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS code 550690 covers a wide range of synthetic staple fibers that are carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning. These fibers are essential raw materials for the textile industry, contributing to the production of a diverse array of fabrics, yarns, and other textile products. The global demand for these fibers is driven by the growing textile and apparel sectors, as well as their increasing use in various industrial applications, such as automotive, construction, and filtration.

Production process

The production of synthetic staple fibers under HS code 550690 typically involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, which are typically petrochemical-based polymers, are melted and extruded through spinnerets to form continuous filaments. These filaments are then cut into short, staple-length fibers, which are subsequently carded, combed, or otherwise processed to improve their properties and prepare them for spinning into yarns.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of synthetic staple fibers under HS code 550690 include petrochemical-based polymers, such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic, as well as specialized machinery for extrusion, cutting, and fiber processing. Additionally, energy sources, water, and various chemical additives may be required depending on the specific production process and the desired fiber properties.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 550690 are synthetic staple fibers that are ready for further processing into yarns, fabrics, and a wide range of textile products. These fibers may be consumed by industries such as 540700 Woven fabrics of man-made filament yarn, 550320 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, and 560311 Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments: weighing not more than 25 g/m².

Revisions to 550690

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 550690. The most recent 1 version of this code (550690) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 550690 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, 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/v2017/550690'>550690: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]

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

    

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