Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
HS v2022 Code: 5504
About artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
HS code 5504 covers artificial staple fibres, which are short, discontinuous filaments used in the production of various textile products. These fibres play a crucial role in the global textile and apparel industry, providing a versatile and cost-effective alternative to natural fibres. The demand for artificial staple fibres is driven by their ability to be easily blended with other fibres, their durability, and their suitability for a wide range of applications, from clothing to home furnishings.
Production process
The production of artificial staple fibres under HS code 5504 typically involves a process known as wet or dry spinning. In wet spinning, a polymer solution is extruded through small holes in a spinneret, forming continuous filaments that are then coagulated in a chemical bath. Dry spinning, on the other hand, involves extruding a polymer solution directly into a heated chamber, where the solvent evaporates, leaving behind the solid fibre. These fibres are then cut into short, staple lengths, ready for further processing or blending with other fibres.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of artificial staple fibres under HS code 5504 include polymer resins, such as polyester or acrylic, as well as various chemicals and additives used in the spinning and finishing processes. Additionally, specialized machinery, including extruders, spinnerets, and cutting equipment, are essential for the efficient manufacture of these fibres.
Production outputs
The artificial staple fibres produced under HS code 5504 are used in a wide range of textile applications, including 5205 Cotton yarn, 5509 Yarn of man-made staple fibres, and 5512 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres. These fibres can be blended with natural fibres, such as cotton or wool, to create a variety of fabrics with unique properties and characteristics.
Family tree for artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5504'>5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5501'>5501: Synthetic filament tow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5502'>5502: Artificial filament tow</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5503'>5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5505'>5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5507'>5507: Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5510'>5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5511'>5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5512'>5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5513'>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/v2022/5514'>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/v2022/5515'>5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550410'>550410: Fibres; artificial staple fibres, of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550490'>550490: Fibres; artificial staple fibres, other than of viscose, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
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