Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers, Mixed with Wool or Fine Animal Hair (Under 85% by Weight) (HS 551631) totaled $499 in September 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Artificial Staple Fibers, Mixed with Wool or Fine Animal Hair (Under 85% by Weight) imports of $499 in September 2026 ran 77% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataBlending artificial staple fibers with wool or fine animal hair produces fabrics that combine the drape and cost advantages of viscose or modal with the warmth and handle of natural protein fibers — a construction used in suiting, coating, and luxury casualwear. At below-85% artificial staple fiber content, unbleached or bleached versions of these blends are classified under a single US tariff line (5516311000). China and the United Kingdom are among the leading suppliers, reflecting both Asian volume production and British heritage wool-weaving traditions. The wool component may trigger additional scrutiny under CITES if the fabric contains fiber from protected species, though standard sheep's wool and common fine animal hair are not restricted.
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Standard fine animal hair — such as cashmere, angora rabbit, or alpaca — does not require CITES permits, but fiber from certain protected species would. More commonly, the wool or fine animal hair component must be accurately identified by species on the commercial invoice and entry documentation, as the HTS distinguishes between wool and various fine animal hairs in related headings. Misdescription of the animal hair component is a common compliance risk.
The US schedule reflects trade volume and policy priorities; wool-blend artificial staple fiber fabrics in unbleached or bleached form represent a narrower, more specialized trade flow than pure artificial staple fiber fabrics, so CBP has not created weave-type subdivisions at the 10-digit level. All unbleached and bleached constructions — regardless of weave — are captured in 5516311000.
Subheading 20 of 20 in heading 5516
Subheading 551631 · $499 of $3.6M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5516311000 | Wv Fb Lt 85% at St Fb Mx W/Fah Ub/Bl Other | $336 | 49.40% | 100.00% | $166 |
| 5516310510 | Wv F Lt 85% Sf M W/Fah Ub/Bl Gt=36% Wgt W/Fah N Cm | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5516310520 | Wv F Lt 85% Sf M W/Fah Ub/Bl Gt=36% Wgt W/Fah Com | — | -- | -- | -- |
Imports
Imports
$499YoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Italy and Belgium together supply 100% of it.
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destination
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.02% of imports for consumption.