Heading 5516

HTS code 5516Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers

Chapter
55Man-made staple fibers
Tariff lines
105
General duty
General duty rates from 8.5% to 25%, with 5 duty-free lines

Tariff lines under heading 5516

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
5516.11.0010Plain weave (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.11.0020Satin weave or twill weave (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.11.0090Other (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.12.0010Plain weave (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.12.0020Satin weave or twill weave (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.12.0090Other (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.13.0000Of yarns of different colors (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers)14.9%m², kg
5516.14.0005Discharge printed (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Printed > Plain weave)10%m², kg
5516.14.0015Other (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Printed > Plain weave)10%m², kg
5516.14.0025Discharge printed (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Printed > Satin weave or twill weave)10%m², kg
5516.14.0030Other (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Printed > Satin weave or twill weave)10%m², kg
5516.14.0085Discharge printed (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Printed > Other)10%m², kg
5516.14.0095Other (611) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing 85 percent or more by weight of artificial staple fibers > Printed > Other)10%m², kg
5516.21.0010Poplin or broadcloth (625) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.21.0020Sheeting (627) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.21.0030Printcloth (626) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.21.0040Satin weave or twill weave (628) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.21.0090Other (629) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.22.0010Poplin or broadcloth (625) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.22.0020Sheeting (627) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.22.0030Printcloth (626) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.22.0040Satin weave or twill weave (628) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.22.0090Other (629) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Dyed)14.9%m², kg
5516.23.0010Poplin or broadcloth (625) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.23.0020Sheeting (627) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.23.0030Printcloth (626) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.23.0040Satin weave or twill weave (628) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.23.0090Other (629) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.24.0010Poplin or broadcloth (625) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Printed)14.9%m², kg
5516.24.0020Sheeting (627) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Printed)14.9%m², kg
5516.24.0030Printcloth (626) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Printed)14.9%m², kg
5516.24.0040Satin weave or twill weave (628) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Printed)14.9%m², kg
5516.24.0085Discharge printed (629) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Printed > Other)14.9%m², kg
5516.24.0095Other (629) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments > Printed > Other)14.9%m², kg
5516.31.0510Not combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Unbleached or bleached > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)19.8%m², kg
5516.31.0520Combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Unbleached or bleached > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)19.8%m², kg
5516.31.1000Other (624) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.32.0510Not combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Dyed > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)25%m², kg
5516.32.0520Combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Dyed > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)25%m², kg
5516.32.1000Other (624) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.33.0510Not combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Of yarns of different colors > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)25%m², kg
5516.33.0520Combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Of yarns of different colors > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)25%m², kg
5516.33.1000Other (624) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Of yarns of different colors)12%m², kg
5516.34.0510Not combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Printed > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)19.7%m², kg
5516.34.0520Combed (410) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Printed > Containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair)19.7%m², kg
5516.34.1000Other (624) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.41.0010Poplin or broadcloth (614) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0022Of a width exceeding 127 cm (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached > Sheeting)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0027Other (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached > Sheeting)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0030Printcloth (615) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0040Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0050Duck (219) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0060Satin weave or twill weave (617) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0070Oxford cloth (227) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.41.0090Other (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Unbleached or bleached)14.9%m², kg
5516.42.0010Poplin or broadcloth (614) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.42.0022Of a width exceeding 127 cm (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed > Sheeting)12%m², kg
5516.42.0027Other (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed > Sheeting)12%m², kg
5516.42.0030Printcloth (615) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.42.0040Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.42.0050Duck (219) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.42.0060Satin weave or twill weave (617) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.42.0070Oxford cloth (227) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.42.0090Other (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.43.0010Blue denim (225) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Of yarns of different colors > Denim)Freem², kg
5516.43.0015Other denim (218) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Of yarns of different colors > Denim)Freem², kg
5516.43.0020Jacquard weave (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Of yarns of different colors)Freem², kg
5516.43.0035Of a width exceeding 127 cm (218) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Of yarns of different colors > Other)Freem², kg
5516.43.0080Other (218) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Of yarns of different colors > Other)Freem², kg
5516.44.0010Poplin or broadcloth (614) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0022Of a width exceeding 127 cm (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed > Sheeting)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0027Other (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed > Sheeting)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0030Printcloth (615) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0040Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0050Duck (219) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0060Satin weave or twill weave (617) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0070Oxford cloth (227) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed)8.5%m², kg
5516.44.0090Other (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Containing less than 85 percent by weight of artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton > Printed)8.5%m², kg
5516.91.0010Poplin or broadcloth (614) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.91.0020Sheeting (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.91.0030Printcloth (615) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.91.0040Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.91.0050Duck (219) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.91.0060Satin weave or twill weave (617) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.91.0070Oxford cloth (227) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.91.0090Other (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Unbleached or bleached)12%m², kg
5516.92.0010Poplin or broadcloth (614) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.92.0020Sheeting (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.92.0030Printcloth (615) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.92.0040Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.92.0050Duck (219) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.92.0060Satin weave or twill weave (617) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.92.0070Oxford cloth (227) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.92.0090Other (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Dyed)12%m², kg
5516.93.0010Blue denim (225) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.93.0020Jacquard weave (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.93.0090Other (218) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Of yarns of different colors)8.5%m², kg
5516.94.0010Poplin or broadcloth (614) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.94.0020Sheeting (613) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.94.0030Printcloth (615) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.94.0040Cheesecloth; lawns, voiles or batistes (226) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.94.0050Duck (219) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.94.0060Satin weave or twill weave (617) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.94.0070Oxford cloth (227) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg
5516.94.0090Other (220) (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers > Other > Printed)12%m², kg

Documents required to import under 5516

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

  • Textile DeclarationRequired

    CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer

  • Visa / Export LicenseConditional

    Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries

Common questions

What is HTS code 5516?
HTS heading 5516 covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. It sits in Chapter 55 (man-made staple fibers) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 105 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5516?
General duty rates from 8.5% to 25%, with 5 duty-free lines. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5516 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 55