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U.S. exports of woven fabrics of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, ≥85% by weight, unbleached or bleached (HS 551221) totaled $120K in July 2026.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Acrylic or Modacrylic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached paid $15K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $70K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAcrylic and modacrylic staple fiber woven fabrics at or above the 85% weight threshold in unbleached or bleached condition occupy a distinct niche from polyester-dominant fabrics, primarily serving apparel, blanket, and upholstery markets where wool-like aesthetics and colorfastness are valued. The US schedule subdivides this heading by construction: 5512210010 covers plain-weave and broadcloth, 5512210020 covers sheeting, 5512210040 covers cheesecloth, 5512210050 covers duck, 5512210060 covers satin and twill weaves, and 5512210090 captures other constructions. Germany leads US supply for this heading, reflecting European specialty textile production capacity, with China and Pakistan also contributing. Modacrylic fibers — a modified acrylic variant — are classified alongside acrylic here, but importers should confirm the fiber designation on mill certificates to avoid disputes.
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Both acrylic (acrylonitrile content ≥85% by weight of the polymer) and modacrylic (acrylonitrile content between 35% and 85%) fibers are grouped together under this heading, so the distinction does not affect the 6-digit classification. However, fiber content certificates from the mill should specify which variant is present, as the distinction can matter for labeling compliance under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act.
Germany hosts several specialty textile manufacturers with established capacity in technical and high-performance acrylic fabrics used in upholstery, automotive interiors, and contract furnishings. These end-use segments demand consistent fiber quality and construction tolerances that European mills have historically supplied to US buyers, explaining Germany's prominence in this relatively narrow heading.
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Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 5512
Subheading 551221 · $72K of $7.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512210040 | Wov Fab Syn Fb Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% A/M Ubl/Bl Chese | $41K | 22.00% | 100.00% | $9K |
| 5512210090 | Wov Fb Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Am Ub/Bl Oth NESOI | $21K | 24.78% | 100.00% | $5K |
| 5512210010 | Wov Fab Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% A/M Ubl/Blc P/Bc | $1K | 47.00% | 100.00% | $665 |
| 5512210050 | Wov Fab Syn Fb Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% A/M Ubl/Bl Duck | $416 | 22.12% | 100.00% | $92 |
| 5512210020 | Wov Fab Syn Fib Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% AC/Mac Sheeting | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
| 5512210060 | Wov Fb Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Am Ub/Bl St/Twl Wv | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5512210000 | Wv Fb Ge 85% Syn St Fb Ge 85% Acr/Macr S F Ubl/Blc | $89K |
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.
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Imports
$72KYoY · Pro
Exports
$120KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Hong Kong and Vietnam together take 51% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
3.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 21.23%.