Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS v2022 Code: 5506

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
55	06	n/a

Code	5506
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	55

Ancestor Codes: Man-made staple fibres

This Code: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Child Codes: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres; Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

About synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS code 5506 covers a crucial segment of the textile industry - the production of synthetic staple fibres. These fibres, derived from various polymers, play a vital role in the manufacturing of a wide range of textile products, from apparel to home furnishings. The global synthetic staple fibre market is a thriving industry, driven by factors such as increasing demand for affordable and durable textiles, as well as advancements in fibre technology.

Production process

The production of synthetic staple fibres under HS code 5506 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw polymer material, such as polyester or nylon, is melted and extruded through a spinneret to form continuous filaments. These filaments are then cut into short, discrete lengths, known as staple fibres. The staple fibres are then carded, a process that aligns and separates the fibres, and may be further combed to remove any remaining impurities or shorter fibres. Finally, the processed staple fibres are ready for spinning into yarns and subsequent textile manufacturing.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of synthetic staple fibres under HS code 5506 include the raw polymer materials, such as 3907 Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms, 5501 Synthetic filament tow, and 5503 Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as extruders, cutters, and carding equipment, are essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 5506 is synthetic staple fibres, which are then used as raw materials in the production of a wide range of textile products. These fibres may be consumed by industries covered under 5505 (Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibres), 5506 Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, and 5507 Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning, among others. The versatility of synthetic staple fibres allows them to be blended with natural fibres or used independently in the manufacture of apparel, home textiles, and industrial applications.

Family tree for synthetic staple fibres, 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/v2022/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, 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/v2022/5504'>5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5505'>5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres</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/v2022/550610'>550610: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550620'>550620: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550630'>550630: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550640'>550640: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550690'>550690: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]


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