Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516

HS v2017 Code: 551691

About fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516

HS code 551691 covers woven fabrics made from artificial staple fibers that are unbleached or bleached. These fabrics are widely used in the textile and apparel industries, serving as key inputs for the production of a variety of clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles. As a significant component of global trade in textile products, this industry plays an important role in the broader economy.

Production process

The production of fabrics under HS code 551691 typically involves weaving artificial staple fibers, such as rayon or acetate, into a woven structure. This process may involve various techniques, including shuttle weaving, projectile weaving, or air-jet weaving, depending on the specific requirements of the fabric. The fabrics are then subjected to finishing processes, such as singeing, desizing, and bleaching, to achieve the desired appearance and characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of fabrics under HS code 551691 include artificial staple fibers, such as rayon or acetate, as well as various chemicals and dyes used in the finishing processes. Additionally, specialized weaving machinery and equipment, such as looms and winding machines, are essential for the manufacturing of these woven fabrics.

Production outputs

Fabrics produced under HS code 551691 are primarily used as inputs for the manufacture of a wide range of textile products, including clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications. These fabrics may be further processed, dyed, or finished to meet the specific requirements of downstream industries, such as 540741 Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, 540744 Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of polyester, incl. monofilament of polyester of 67 decitex or more and of which the length of the single yarn does not exceed 5 mm, and 540752 Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments.

Revisions to 551691

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 551691. The most recent 1 version of this code (551691) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 551691 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551611'>551611: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551612'>551612: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551614'>551614: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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 --> M["<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 --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> Q["<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 --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/551692'>551692: Fabrics, woven; dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]
B --> U["<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 --> V["<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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