Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres

HS v2017 Code: 5516

About woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres

HS code 5516 covers a diverse range of woven fabrics made from artificial staple fibres. These fabrics play a crucial role in the global textile and apparel industry, providing versatile and cost-effective materials for a wide array of applications. As a key component of the broader 54 Man-made filaments and 55 Man-made staple fibres sectors, the 5516 industry contributes significantly to the international trade and manufacturing landscape.

Production process

The production of woven fabrics under HS code 5516 typically involves a multi-step process. First, artificial staple fibres are spun into yarns using advanced spinning techniques. These yarns are then woven on specialized looms, where they are interlaced to create the desired fabric structure. Depending on the specific requirements, various weaving patterns, such as plain, twill, or satin, may be employed. Post-weaving, the fabrics may undergo additional finishing processes, such as dyeing, printing, or chemical treatment, to impart specific properties or aesthetic qualities.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 5516 industry include artificial staple fibres, such as viscose, acetate, or polyester. These raw materials are sourced from 54 Man-made filaments and 55 Man-made staple fibres manufacturers. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, including spinning frames, looms, and finishing equipment, as well as various chemicals and dyes used in the production and finishing processes.

Production outputs

The woven fabrics produced under HS code 5516 find widespread applications in the textile and apparel industries. These fabrics are commonly used in the manufacture of clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles. The outputs of the 5516 industry are often consumed by industries covered under 61 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted and 62 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted.

Family tree for woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</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/v2017/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5507'>5507: Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5510'>5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5511'>5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5515'>5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551611'>551611: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551612'>551612: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551613'>551613: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551614'>551614: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551621'>551621: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551622'>551622: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551623'>551623: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551624'>551624: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551631'>551631: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551632'>551632: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551633'>551633: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551634'>551634: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551641'>551641: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551642'>551642: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551643'>551643: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551644'>551644: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551691'>551691: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551692'>551692: Fabrics, woven; dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551693'>551693: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551694'>551694: Fabrics, woven; printed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]


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