U.S. imports of Printed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight) (HS 551614) totaled $168K in September 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Printed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight) paid $33K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 19.46% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataPrinted woven fabrics at the 85%-or-more artificial staple fiber threshold carry the most granular US tariff subdivision within heading 5516, with separate lines distinguishing discharge-printed plain weaves (5516140005), standard plain weaves (5516140015), discharge-printed satin/twill (5516140025), satin/twill weaves (5516140030), and residual categories (5516140085 and 5516140095). South Korea leads US imports under this heading, with Indonesia and China also among the top suppliers — a mix that reflects the strong rotary and digital print capacity across East and Southeast Asia. The discharge-print versus standard-print distinction is a recurring classification question, as discharge printing involves chemical removal of dye rather than direct application.
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Discharge printing involves applying a chemical agent to a pre-dyed fabric to remove color and create a pattern, often resulting in a white or lighter motif on a colored ground. Conventional printing applies colorant directly to the fabric surface. Mill certificates or technical data sheets identifying the printing method are the standard supporting documents; laboratory testing may be requested when the method is unclear from visual inspection.
The US schedule assigns separate 10-digit lines to plain weave and satin/twill weave constructions, each further split by whether the print is a discharge print. Misidentifying the weave structure — for example, classifying a twill as a plain weave — can result in an incorrect tariff line. Importers should obtain weave specifications from the mill and confirm them against the HTS definitions before filing entry.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $2.0M of Printed 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 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5516140015 | Wov Fab Gt=85% by Wgt Art St Fb Prnt Pln Wv | $189K | 17.06% | 100.00% | $32K |
| 5516140095 | Wov Fab Gt=85% by Wgt Arti Stp Fib Prnt Oth-NESOI | $40K | 23.08% | 100.00% | $9K |
| 5516140030 | Woven Fab Gt=85% by Wgt Art St Fb Satin/Twill Wv | $3K | 22.05% | 100.00% | $728 |
| 5516140025 | Wov Fab Gt=85% by Wt Art St Fib Dis Prnt Sat/Twl | $2K | 17.80% | 100.00% | $289 |
| 5516140005 | Wov Fab Gt=85% by Wgt Art St Fb Dis Prnt Pln Wv | $1K | 26.12% | 100.00% | $320 |
| 5516140085 | Wov Fab Gt=85% by Wgt Art Stp Fib Disc Prnt, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5516140000 | Printed Wov Fab Artifcial Stapl Fibr Ge 85% by Wgt | $26K |
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.
Subheading 7 of 20 in heading 5516
Subheading 551614 · $168K of $3.6M
Imports · September 2026
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South Korea and Indonesia together supply 73% of it. China pays 47.5% duty; Spain 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 19.46% of imports for consumption.