HTS Chapter 55 · Section XI
Man-made staple fibres
Chapter 55 averages a 10.7% general (MFN) duty across its 133 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 25%.
- 10.7%
- avg MFN duty
- 25%
- highest line
- 133
- rated tariff lines
- 7%
- enter duty-free
Tariff lines in Chapter 55 by duty-rate band
How the 133 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges
About HTS Chapter 55
HTS Chapter 55 - Man-made staple fibres - organizes 556 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 133 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 55 sits within Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles), which groups commercially related product categories together.
The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 10.7%, with the highest individual rate reaching 25%. Rates this high indicate a sensitive sector where US policy protects domestic producers, importers should expect meaningful duty costs and consider whether FTA-origin sourcing can reduce the landed price. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.
Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under man-made staple fibres. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.
Chapter 55 At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total tariff classifications | 556 | All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines. |
| Lines with explicit rates | 133 | Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty. |
| Average general rate | 10.7% | Mean MFN rate across rated lines. |
| Highest line rate | 25% | Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter. |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.
Tariff Lines
5501 Synthetic filament tow:
Of nylon or other polyamides:
5501.11.00.00 Of aramids
kg 7.5%
5501.19.00.00 Other
kg 7.5%
5501.20.00.00 Of polyesters
kg 7.5%
5501.30.00 Acrylic or modacrylic
7.5%
5501.30.00.10 Containing 92 percent or more by weight of acrylonitrile units with filaments numbering fewer than 70,000 (+/-2000) with filament diameter 1.59 decitex (plus or minus 0.027) or less, or in a separable tow construction capable of being separated into tows of 70,000 (+/-2000) or fewer with filament diameter 1.59 decitex (plus or minus 0.027) or less.
kg 5501.30.00.90 Other
kg 5501.40.00.00 Of polypropylene
kg 7.5%
5501.90.01.00 Other
kg 7.5%
5502 Artificial filament tow:
5502.10.00.00 Of cellulose acetate
kg 7.5%
5502.90.00.00 Other
kg 7.5%
5503 Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning:
Of nylon or other polyamides:
5503.11.00.00 Of aramids
kg 4.3%
5503.19 Other:
5503.19.10.00 Containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12
kg Free
5503.19.90.00 Other
kg 4.3%
5503.20.00 Of polyesters
4.3%
5503.20.00.15 Bi-component fibers having an outer copolymer sheath that melts at a lower temperature than the core, of a kind used for bonding fibers together
kg Other:
5503.20.00.25 Measuring less than 3.3 decitex
kg 5503.20.00.45 Measuring 3.3 decitex or more but less than 13.2 decitex
kg 5503.20.00.65 Measuring 13.2 decitex or more
kg 5503.30.00.00 Acrylic or modacrylic
kg 4.3%
5503.40.00.00 Of polypropylene
kg 4.3%
5503.90 Other:
5503.90.10.00 Of vinyon
kg Free
5503.90.90.00 Other
kg 4.3%
5504 Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning:
5504.10.00.00 Of viscose rayon
kg 4.3%
5504.90.00.00 Other
kg 4.3%
5505 Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock) of man-made fibers:
5505.10.00 Of synthetic fibers
Free
5505.10.00.20 Of nylon or other polyamides
kg 5505.10.00.40 Of polyesters
kg 5505.10.00.60 Other
kg 5505.20.00.00 Of artificial fibers
kg Free
5506 Synthetic staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning:
5506.10.00.00 Of nylon or other polyamides
kg 5%
5506.20.00.00 Of polyesters
kg 5.7%
5506.30.00.00 Acrylic or modacrylic
kg 5%
5506.40.00.00 Of polypropylene
kg 5%
5506.90.01.00 Other
kg 5%
5507.00.00.00 Artificial staple fibers, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
kg 5%
5508 Sewing thread of man-made staple fibers, whether or not put up for retail sale:
5508.10.00.00 Of synthetic staple fibers (200)
kg 11.4%
5508.20.00.00 Of artificial staple fibers (200)
kg 11%
5509 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale:
Containing 85 percent or more by weight of staple fibers of nylon or other polyamides:
5509.11.00.00 Single yarn (604)
kg 9.4%
5509.12.00.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604)
kg 10.6%
Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers:
5509.21.00.00 Single yarn (604)
kg 9.7%
5509.22.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
10.6%
5509.22.00.10 Multiple (folded), with a final "Z" twist (200)
kg 5509.22.00.90 Other (604)
kg Containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers:
5509.31.00.00 Single yarn (604)
kg 9%
5509.32.00.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (604)
kg 10%
Other yarn, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers:
5509.41.00 Single yarn
9%
5509.41.00.10 Of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers (604)
kg 5509.41.00.90 Other (604)
kg 5509.42.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
7%
5509.42.00.10 Of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers (604)
kg 5509.42.00.90 Other (604)
kg Other yarn, of polyester staple fibers:
5509.51 Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers:
5509.51.30.00 Single yarn (607)
kg 9.7%
5509.51.60.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607)
kg 10.6%
5509.52.00.00 Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607)
kg 12%
5509.53.00 Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
13.2%
5509.53.00.30 Not exceeding 52 nm (607)
kg 5509.53.00.60 Exceeding 52 nm (607)
kg 5509.59.00.00 Other (607)
kg 13.2%
Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers:
5509.61.00.00 Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607)
kg 13.2%
5509.62.00.00 Mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607)
kg 12%
5509.69 Other:
Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers:
5509.69.20.00 Single yarn (607)
kg 9%
5509.69.40.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607)
kg 10%
5509.69.60.00 Other (607)
kg 13.2%
Other yarn:
5509.91.00.00 Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607)
kg 12%
5509.92.00.00 Mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607)
kg 7.5%
5509.99 Other:
Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibers:
5509.99.20.00 Single yarn (607)
kg 9%
5509.99.40.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607)
kg 10.6%
5509.99.60.00 Other (607)
kg 13.2%
5510 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale:
Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers:
5510.11.00.00 Single yarn (603)
kg 9%
5510.12.00.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (603)
kg 10.6%
5510.20.00.00 Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair (607)
kg 10.2%
5510.30.00.00 Other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton (607)
kg 7.5%
5510.90 Other yarn:
Mixed mainly or solely with synthetic staple fibers:
5510.90.20.00 Single yarn (607)
kg 9%
5510.90.40.00 Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (607)
kg 10.6%
5510.90.60.00 Other (607)
kg 13.2%
5511 Yarn (other than sewing thread) of man-made staple fibers, put up for retail sale:
5511.10.00 Of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of such fibers
7.5%
5511.10.00.30 Acrylic or modacrylic (200)
kg 5511.10.00.60 Other (200)
kg 5511.20.00.00 Of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers (200)
kg 7.5%
5511.30.00.00 Of artificial staple fibers (200)
kg 7.5%
5512 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers:
Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers:
5512.11.00 Unbleached or bleached
12%
5512.11.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5512.11.00.22 Of a width exceeding 254 cm (613)
m², kg 5512.11.00.27 Other (613)
m², kg 5512.11.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5512.11.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5512.11.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5512.11.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5512.11.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5512.11.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5512.19.00 Other
13.6%
5512.19.00.05 Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
m², kg 5512.19.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg Other:
5512.19.00.15 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5512.19.00.22 Of a width exceeding 254 cm (613)
m², kg 5512.19.00.27 Other (613)
m², kg 5512.19.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5512.19.00.35 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5512.19.00.40 Duck (219)
m², kg 5512.19.00.45 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5512.19.00.50 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5512.19.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Containing 85 percent of more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers:
5512.21.00 Unbleached or bleached
12%
5512.21.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5512.21.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5512.21.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5512.21.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5512.21.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5512.21.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5512.21.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5512.21.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5512.29.00 Other
12%
5512.29.00.05 Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
m², kg 5512.29.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg Other:
5512.29.00.15 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5512.29.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5512.29.00.25 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5512.29.00.30 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5512.29.00.35 Duck (219)
m², kg 5512.29.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5512.29.00.45 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5512.29.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Other:
5512.91.00 Unbleached or bleached
14.9%
5512.91.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5512.91.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5512.91.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5512.91.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5512.91.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5512.91.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5512.91.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5512.91.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5512.99.00 Other
12%
5512.99.00.05 Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
m², kg 5512.99.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg Other:
5512.99.00.15 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5512.99.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5512.99.00.25 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5512.99.00.30 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5512.99.00.35 Duck (219)
m², kg 5512.99.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5512.99.00.45 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5512.99.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5513 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m²:
Unbleached or bleached:
5513.11.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
14.9%
5513.11.00.20 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5513.11.00.40 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5513.11.00.60 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5513.11.00.90 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5513.12.00.00 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers (617)
m², kg 14.9%
5513.13.00 Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5513.13.00.20 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5513.13.00.40 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5513.13.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5513.19.00 Other woven fabrics
14.9%
5513.19.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5513.19.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5513.19.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5513.19.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5513.19.00.50 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5513.19.00.60 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5513.19.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Dyed:
5513.21.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
14.9%
5513.21.00.20 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5513.21.00.40 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5513.21.00.60 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5513.21.00.90 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5513.23.01 Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5513.23.01.21 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5513.23.01.41 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5513.23.01.91 Other (220)
m², kg 5513.29.00 Other woven fabrics
14.9%
5513.29.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5513.29.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5513.29.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5513.29.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5513.29.00.50 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5513.29.00.60 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5513.29.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Of yarns of different colors:
5513.31.00.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave (218)
m², kg 14.9%
5513.39.01 Other woven fabrics
14.9%
5513.39.01.11 Jacquard weave (220)
m², kg 5513.39.01.15 Oxford cloth (218)
m², kg 5513.39.01.91 Other (218)
m², kg Printed:
5513.41.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
14.9%
5513.41.00.20 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5513.41.00.40 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5513.41.00.60 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5513.41.00.90 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5513.49 Other woven fabrics:
5513.49.10.00 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers (617)
m², kg 13.6%
5513.49.20 Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5513.49.20.20 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5513.49.20.40 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5513.49.20.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5513.49.90 Other
8.5%
5513.49.90.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5513.49.90.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5513.49.90.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5513.49.90.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5513.49.90.50 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5513.49.90.60 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5513.49.90.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5514 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m²:
Unbleached or bleached:
5514.11.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
14.9%
5514.11.00.20 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5514.11.00.30 Not napped (613)
m², kg 5514.11.00.50 Napped (613)
m², kg 5514.11.00.90 Plain weave duck (219)
m², kg 5514.12.00 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5514.12.00.20 Not napped (617)
m², kg 5514.12.00.40 Napped (617)
m², kg 5514.19 Other woven fabrics:
5514.19.10 Woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5514.19.10.20 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5514.19.10.40 Duck, except plain weave (219)
m², kg 5514.19.10.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5514.19.90 Other
8.5%
5514.19.90.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5514.19.90.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5514.19.90.30 Duck (219)
m², kg 5514.19.90.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5514.19.90.90 Other (220)
m², kg Dyed:
5514.21.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
14.9%
5514.21.00.20 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5514.21.00.30 Not napped (613)
m², kg 5514.21.00.50 Napped (613)
m², kg 5514.21.00.90 Plain weave duck (219)
m², kg 5514.22.00 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5514.22.00.20 Not napped (617)
m², kg 5514.22.00.40 Napped (617)
m², kg 5514.23.00 Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5514.23.00.20 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5514.23.00.40 Duck, except plain weave (219)
m², kg 5514.23.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5514.29.00 Other woven fabrics
12%
5514.29.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5514.29.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5514.29.00.30 Duck (219)
m², kg 5514.29.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5514.29.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5514.30 Of yarns of different colors:
5514.30.31.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave (218)
m², kg 14.9%
5514.30.32 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
Denim:
5514.30.32.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg 5514.30.32.15 Other denim (218)
m², kg 5514.30.32.80 Other (218)
m², kg 5514.30.33 Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
12%
5514.30.33.10 Jacquard weave (220)
m², kg 5514.30.33.90 Other (218)
m², kg 5514.30.39 Other woven fabrics
Free
5514.30.39.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg 5514.30.39.20 Jacquard weave (220)
m², kg 5514.30.39.90 Other (218)
m², kg Printed:
5514.41.00 Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave
14.9%
5514.41.00.20 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5514.41.00.30 Not napped (613)
m², kg 5514.41.00.50 Napped (613)
m², kg 5514.41.00.90 Plain weave duck (219)
m², kg 5514.42.00 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers
14.9%
5514.42.00.20 Not napped (617)
m², kg 5514.42.00.40 Napped (617)
m², kg 5514.43.00 Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
Free
5514.43.00.20 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5514.43.00.40 Duck, except plain weave (219)
m², kg 5514.43.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5514.49.00 Other woven fabrics
8.5%
5514.49.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5514.49.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5514.49.00.30 Duck (219)
m², kg 5514.49.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5514.49.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5515 Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers:
Of polyester staple fibers:
5515.11.00 Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibers
14.9%
5515.11.00.05 Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
m², kg 5515.11.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg Other:
5515.11.00.15 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5515.11.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5515.11.00.25 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5515.11.00.30 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5515.11.00.35 Duck (219)
m², kg 5515.11.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5515.11.00.45 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5515.11.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5515.12.00 Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
12%
5515.12.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625)
m², kg Sheeting:
5515.12.00.22 Of a width exceeding 254 cm (627)
m², kg 5515.12.00.27 Other (627)
m², kg 5515.12.00.30 Printcloth (626)
m², kg 5515.12.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628)
m², kg 5515.12.00.90 Other (629)
m², kg 5515.13 Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair:
5515.13.05 Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
25%
5515.13.05.10 Not combed (410)
m², kg 5515.13.05.20 Combed (410)
m², kg 5515.13.10 Other
12%
5515.13.10.10 Not combed (624)
m², kg 5515.13.10.20 Combed (624)
m², kg 5515.19.00 Other
12%
5515.19.00.05 Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
m², kg 5515.19.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg Other:
5515.19.00.15 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5515.19.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5515.19.00.25 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5515.19.00.30 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5515.19.00.35 Duck (219)
m², kg 5515.19.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5515.19.00.45 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5515.19.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers:
5515.21.00 Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
Free
5515.21.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625)
m², kg 5515.21.00.20 Sheeting (627)
m², kg 5515.21.00.30 Printcloth (626)
m², kg 5515.21.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628)
m², kg 5515.21.00.90 Other (629)
m², kg 5515.22 Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair:
5515.22.05 Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
20.1%
5515.22.05.10 Not combed (410)
m², kg 5515.22.05.20 Combed (410)
m², kg 5515.22.10.00 Other (624)
m², kg 12%
5515.29.00 Other
Free
5515.29.00.05 Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
m², kg 5515.29.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg Other:
5515.29.00.15 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5515.29.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5515.29.00.25 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5515.29.00.30 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5515.29.00.35 Duck (219)
m², kg 5515.29.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5515.29.00.45 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5515.29.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Other woven fabrics:
5515.91.00 Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments
12%
5515.91.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625)
m², kg 5515.91.00.20 Sheeting (627)
m², kg 5515.91.00.30 Printcloth (626)
m², kg 5515.91.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628)
m², kg 5515.91.00.90 Other (629)
m², kg 5515.99 Other:
Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair:
5515.99.05 Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
25%
5515.99.05.10 Not combed (410)
m², kg 5515.99.05.20 Combed (410)
m², kg 5515.99.10 Other
12%
5515.99.10.10 Not combed (624)
m², kg 5515.99.10.20 Combed (624)
m², kg 5515.99.90 Other
8.5%
5515.99.90.05 Of yarns of different colors, except blue denim or jacquard weave (218)
m², kg 5515.99.90.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg Other:
5515.99.90.15 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5515.99.90.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5515.99.90.25 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5515.99.90.30 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5515.99.90.35 Duck (219)
m², kg 5515.99.90.40 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5515.99.90.45 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5515.99.90.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5516 Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers:
Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers:
5516.11.00 Unbleached or bleached
14.9%
5516.11.00.10 Plain weave (611)
m², kg 5516.11.00.20 Satin weave or twill weave (611)
m², kg 5516.11.00.90 Other (611)
m², kg 5516.12.00 Dyed
14.9%
5516.12.00.10 Plain weave (611)
m², kg 5516.12.00.20 Satin weave or twill weave (611)
m², kg 5516.12.00.90 Other (611)
m², kg 5516.13.00.00 Of yarns of different colors (611)
m², kg 14.9%
5516.14.00 Printed
10%
Plain weave:
5516.14.00.05 Discharge printed (611)
m², kg 5516.14.00.15 Other (611)
m², kg Satin weave or twill weave:
5516.14.00.25 Discharge printed (611)
m², kg 5516.14.00.30 Other (611)
m², kg Other:
5516.14.00.85 Discharge printed (611)
m², kg 5516.14.00.95 Other (611)
m², kg Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments:
5516.21.00 Unbleached or bleached
14.9%
5516.21.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625)
m², kg 5516.21.00.20 Sheeting (627)
m², kg 5516.21.00.30 Printcloth (626)
m², kg 5516.21.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628)
m², kg 5516.21.00.90 Other (629)
m², kg 5516.22.00 Dyed
14.9%
5516.22.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625)
m², kg 5516.22.00.20 Sheeting (627)
m², kg 5516.22.00.30 Printcloth (626)
m², kg 5516.22.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628)
m², kg 5516.22.00.90 Other (629)
m², kg 5516.23.00 Of yarns of different colors
8.5%
5516.23.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625)
m², kg 5516.23.00.20 Sheeting (627)
m², kg 5516.23.00.30 Printcloth (626)
m², kg 5516.23.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628)
m², kg 5516.23.00.90 Other (629)
m², kg 5516.24.00 Printed
14.9%
5516.24.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625)
m², kg 5516.24.00.20 Sheeting (627)
m², kg 5516.24.00.30 Printcloth (626)
m², kg 5516.24.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628)
m², kg Other:
5516.24.00.85 Discharge printed (629)
m², kg 5516.24.00.95 Other (629)
m², kg Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair:
5516.31 Unbleached or bleached:
5516.31.05 Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
19.8%
5516.31.05.10 Not combed (410)
m², kg 5516.31.05.20 Combed (410)
m², kg 5516.31.10.00 Other (624)
m², kg 12%
5516.32 Dyed:
5516.32.05 Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
25%
5516.32.05.10 Not combed (410)
m², kg 5516.32.05.20 Combed (410)
m², kg 5516.32.10.00 Other (624)
m², kg 12%
5516.33 Of yarns of different colors:
5516.33.05 Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
25%
5516.33.05.10 Not combed (410)
m², kg 5516.33.05.20 Combed (410)
m², kg 5516.33.10.00 Other (624)
m², kg 12%
5516.34 Printed:
5516.34.05 Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair
19.7%
5516.34.05.10 Not combed (410)
m², kg 5516.34.05.20 Combed (410)
m², kg 5516.34.10.00 Other (624)
m², kg 12%
Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton:
5516.41.00 Unbleached or bleached
14.9%
5516.41.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5516.41.00.22 Of a width exceeding 127 cm (613)
m², kg 5516.41.00.27 Other (613)
m², kg 5516.41.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5516.41.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5516.41.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5516.41.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5516.41.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5516.41.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5516.42.00 Dyed
12%
5516.42.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5516.42.00.22 Of a width exceeding 127 cm (613)
m², kg 5516.42.00.27 Other (613)
m², kg 5516.42.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5516.42.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5516.42.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5516.42.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5516.42.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5516.42.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5516.43.00 Of yarns of different colors
Free
Denim:
5516.43.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg 5516.43.00.15 Other denim (218)
m², kg 5516.43.00.20 Jacquard weave (220)
m², kg Other:
5516.43.00.35 Of a width exceeding 127 cm (218)
m², kg 5516.43.00.80 Other (218)
m², kg 5516.44.00 Printed
8.5%
5516.44.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg Sheeting:
5516.44.00.22 Of a width exceeding 127 cm (613)
m², kg 5516.44.00.27 Other (613)
m², kg 5516.44.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5516.44.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5516.44.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5516.44.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5516.44.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5516.44.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Other:
5516.91.00 Unbleached or bleached
12%
5516.91.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5516.91.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5516.91.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5516.91.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5516.91.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5516.91.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5516.91.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5516.91.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5516.92.00 Dyed
12%
5516.92.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5516.92.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5516.92.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5516.92.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5516.92.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5516.92.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5516.92.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5516.92.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg 5516.93.00 Of yarns of different colors
8.5%
5516.93.00.10 Blue denim (225)
m², kg 5516.93.00.20 Jacquard weave (220)
m², kg 5516.93.00.90 Other (218)
m², kg 5516.94.00 Printed
12%
5516.94.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (614)
m², kg 5516.94.00.20 Sheeting (613)
m², kg 5516.94.00.30 Printcloth (615)
m², kg 5516.94.00.40 Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226)
m², kg 5516.94.00.50 Duck (219)
m², kg 5516.94.00.60 Satin weave or twill weave (617)
m², kg 5516.94.00.70 Oxford cloth (227)
m², kg 5516.94.00.90 Other (220)
m², kg Frequently Asked Questions
What does HTS Chapter 55 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 55 covers Man-made staple fibres. It contains 556 individual tariff classifications, of which 133 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 55? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 55 is 10.7%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 25%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 55? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.
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Next steps
Find the exact rate for your product within Chapter 55.
- Click any tariff line above to see its General, Special, and Column 2 rates. Tariff lines above
- Estimate the landed duty cost on a shipment in this chapter. Tariff calculator
- Search the full schedule by product description. Search HTS
The chapter average is an orientation only, duty is set per tariff line, and Special preferential rates may apply to qualifying origins.
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