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U.S. imports of printed woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers (85%+ by weight) (HS 551614) totaled $156K in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Printed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight) paid $32K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $156K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Printed Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers (85%+ by Weight) imports of $156K in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $189K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $56K | -- | -$56K |
| ITALY | $40K | -- | -$40K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $33K | -- | -$33K |
| SPAIN | $15K | -- | -$15K |
| GERMANY | $4K | -- | -$4K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5516140015 | WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART ST FB PRNT PLN WV | $90K | 20.17% | $18K |
| 5516140030 | WOVEN FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART ST FB SATIN/TWILL WV | $38K | 20.00% | $8K |
| 5516140095 | WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ARTI STP FIB PRNT OTH-NESOI | $27K | 20.98% | $6K |
| 5516140005 | WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART ST FB DIS PRNT PLN WV | $1K | 20.00% | $224 |
| 5516140025 | WOV FAB GT=85% BY WT ART ST FIB DIS PRNT SAT/TWL | $0 | -- | -- |
| 5516140085 | WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART STP FIB DISC PRNT, NESOI | $0 | -- | -- |
WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART ST FB PRNT PLN WV
WOVEN FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART ST FB SATIN/TWILL WV
WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ARTI STP FIB PRNT OTH-NESOI
WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART ST FB DIS PRNT PLN WV
WOV FAB GT=85% BY WT ART ST FIB DIS PRNT SAT/TWL
WOV FAB GT=85% BY WGT ART STP FIB DISC PRNT, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5516140000 | PRINTED WOV FAB ARTIFCIAL STAPL FIBR GE 85% BY WGT | $0 |
PRINTED WOV FAB ARTIFCIAL STAPL FIBR GE 85% BY WGT
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, OF POLYESTER
HS 550320
ARTIF STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, VIS RAYON
HS 550410
YRN N SW TH MM ST FIB RT SL SYN STP FIB >=85% S FB
HS 551110
STPL FIB ARAMIDS NOT CARD/COMBD/PRCSD FOR SPINNING
HS 550311
SYN STP FIB NT CRD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, ACRY/MODACRY
HS 550330
SYN STP FIB NOT CARD, CMB OR PRSD SPNG, NESOI
HS 550390
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONOLULU, HI | $87K | -- | -$87K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $42K | -- | -$42K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $13K | -- | -$13K |