Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres

HS v2022 Code: 551611

About fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres

HS code 551611 covers woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers, which are unbleached or bleached. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the production of a wide range of clothing, home furnishings, and industrial products. As a key component of the broader 54 Man-made Filaments and 55 Man-made Staple Fibres sectors, this industry's performance and output directly impact the competitiveness and sustainability of downstream industries.

Production process

The production of fabrics under HS code 551611 typically involves a multi-step process. First, artificial staple fibers, such as rayon or acetate, are spun into yarns. These yarns are then woven into a fabric using specialized looms. The resulting fabric may be left unbleached or subjected to a bleaching process to remove any natural coloration or impurities. The choice between unbleached or bleached fabrics often depends on the intended end-use and the desired aesthetic qualities.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of fabrics under HS code 551611 include artificial staple fibers, such as rayon or acetate, as well as various chemicals and dyes used in the bleaching and finishing processes. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized weaving machinery, including looms and other textile processing equipment, as well as a skilled workforce to operate these machines and ensure quality control.

Production outputs

Fabrics produced under HS code 551611 are primarily used as raw materials in the manufacture of a wide range of textile products, including clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles. These fabrics may be further processed, dyed, or finished to meet the specific requirements of downstream industries, such as 6203 (Men's or boys' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)) and 6204 (Women's or girls' suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear)).

Revisions to 551611

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 551611. The most recent 1 version of this code (551611) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 551611.

Family tree for fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551611'>551611: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551612'>551612: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551613'>551613: Fabrics, woven; of yarns of different colours, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551614'>551614: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551621'>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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551622'>551622: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551623'>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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551624'>551624: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551631'>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 --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551632'>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 --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551633'>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 --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551634'>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 --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551641'>551641: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551642'>551642: Fabrics, woven; dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551643'>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 --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551644'>551644: Fabrics, woven; printed, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551691'>551691: Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551692'>551692: Fabrics, woven; dyed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/551693'>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/v2022/551694'>551694: Fabrics, woven; printed, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5516</a>"]

    

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