U.S. imports of Dyed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight) (HS 551612) totaled $193K in September 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Dyed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight) paid $40K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 20.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dyed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight) imports of $193K in September 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $269K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataDyed woven fabrics with 85% or more artificial staple fiber content — chiefly viscose and modal constructions — occupy a distinct finishing stage from their unbleached counterparts, and the dyeing process itself is a classification-determinative characteristic under Chapter 55. The US schedule breaks this heading into poplin/broadcloth (5516120010), sheeting (5516120020), and other constructions (5516120090). Portugal leads US imports under this heading, followed by South Korea and China — a supplier mix that reflects both European specialty fabric mills and Asian volume producers. Accurate shade and finish documentation supports both classification and any applicable textile visa or quota compliance requirements.
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Portugal hosts a concentration of specialty weaving and finishing mills that produce high-quality dyed viscose and modal fabrics favored by apparel and home-textile brands. These mills often serve European fashion supply chains that also export to the US market, giving Portugal an outsized presence relative to its overall textile output.
No. A fabric that has been printed after dyeing is generally classified under the printed subheading (551614) rather than the dyed subheading. The finishing method applied last — or the dominant finishing characteristic — governs classification, and importers should consult a licensed customs broker when a fabric has undergone multiple finishing steps.
Subheading 2 of 20 in heading 5516
Subheading 551612 · $193K of $3.6M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $3.2M of Dyed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5516120090 | Wov Fab Gt=85% by Wt Artif Stp Fibr Dyed Oth-NESOI | $490K | 16.33% | 100.00% | $80K |
| 5516120010 | Wov Fab Gt=85% by Wt Art St Fb Dyed Poplin/Brdcl | $45K | 18.00% | 100.00% | $8K |
| 5516120020 | Woven Fab Gt=85% by Wgt Art St Fib Dyed Sheeting | $10K | 28.01% | 100.00% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5516120000 | Dyed Wov Fab, Artificial Staple Fibr Ge 85% by Wght | $27K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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Portugal and India together supply 68% of it. China pays 52.4% duty; South Korea 12.5%.
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duty collected equals 20.80% of imports for consumption.