Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached

HS v2022 Code: 551311

About fabrics, woven; plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached

HS code 551311 covers a specific type of woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton. This fabric is widely used in the textile and apparel industries, as it offers a range of desirable properties such as durability, wrinkle resistance, and a soft hand-feel. The production and trade of this fabric play a significant role in the global textile supply chain, catering to the demand for affordable yet high-quality fabrics in various end-use applications.

Production process

The production of the fabric covered by HS code 551311 typically involves a plain weave process. This involves interlacing warp and weft yarns at right angles to create a simple, uniform pattern. The polyester staple fibers and cotton fibers are first spun into yarns, which are then woven together on specialized weaving machines. The resulting fabric is then subjected to various finishing processes, such as dyeing, printing, or chemical treatments, to impart the desired characteristics and appearance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the fabric covered by HS code 551311 include polyester staple fibers, cotton fibers, and various chemicals and dyes used in the finishing processes. Additionally, specialized weaving machinery, such as shuttleless looms, is essential for the efficient production of this fabric. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the overall production and competitiveness of this industry.

Production outputs

The fabric produced under HS code 551311 is primarily used in the manufacture of a wide range of textile products, including clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles. It is often consumed by industries covered by other HS codes, such as 620520 Men's or boys' shirts, of cotton, 630231 Bed linen, of cotton, and 630260 Toilet linen and kitchen linen, of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton. The versatility and affordability of this fabric make it a popular choice for both domestic and international markets.

Revisions to 551311

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 551311. The most recent 1 version of this code (551311) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 551311.

Family tree for fabrics, woven; plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551311'>551311: Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551312'>551312: Fabrics, woven; 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551313'>551313: Fabrics, woven; of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551319'>551319: Fabrics, woven; containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2, unbleached or bleached</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551321'>551321: Fabrics, woven; plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551323'>551323: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551329'>551329: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551331'>551331: Fabrics, woven; plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551339'>551339: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551341'>551341: Fabrics, woven; plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551349'>551349: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]

    

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