HS Code 5506
Synthetic Staple Fibres Carded or Combed
HS code 5506 covers synthetic staple fibres that have been carded, combed, or otherwise processed for spinning into yarn for the textile industry.
4-digit Section XIFCL
HS Code 5506 — Synthetic Staple Fibres Carded or Combed
These are synthetic fibres that have undergone carding or combing to align them in a parallel fashion. This processing step prepares the fibres for the final spinning of yarn.
What's included
- Carded polyester staple fibres
- Combed acrylic fibres
- Synthetic fibre tops
- Nylon slivers
What's excluded
- Unprocessed staple fibres → use
5503(Fibres that haven't been carded/combed belong to heading 5503.)
Common examples
- Combed polyester tops for spinning
- Carded nylon web
- Acrylic sliver for high-quality yarn
Frequently asked questions
Why is carding important for classification?
Carding is a mechanical process that aligns fibres. Once aligned, the product is more valuable and incurs a different code than raw staple fibre.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 8%
- Documentation: Technical data sheets should specify the processing stage (carded/combed).
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: South Korea, China, Japan
- Top importers: Italy, India, Germany
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Key takeaway
This code represents a semi-processed industrial product ready for the spinning mill.
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