Product Category
Customs designations for woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres group materials by their specific blend ratios. The tariff heading 5515 covers fabrics made mostly of these fibres but which do not meet the criteria for other specific categories. This code identifies goods in shipping documents.
Fibre Composition
Mixture rules dictate whether a cloth belongs under this specific number or another. Under tariff heading 5515, one finds fabrics blended with wool or fine animal hair where the synthetic part is the majority by weight. It also covers blends with cotton that are not specifically mentioned elsewhere.
These distinctions determine the percentage of tax owed at the border.
Technical Specification
Yarn types and weave structures must be examined to confirm the code. Fabrics classified under tariff heading 5515 often feature complex weaves like twill or gabardine. The weight per square meter is a secondary factor that auditors check during inspections.
Correct declaration depends on a full laboratory analysis of the sample.
Global Trade
Standardized definitions allow for the tracking of textile flows between nations. Use of tariff heading 5515 is consistent across all countries that follow the Harmonized System. This consistency helps mills understand their competitive position in different markets.
It also allows governments to set trade quotas for specific categories of cloth.
