Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Woven Fabrics of Acrylic or Modacrylic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached (HS 551221) totaled $207K in August 2026.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Acrylic or Modacrylic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached paid $22K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 38.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Acrylic or Modacrylic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached imports of $57K in August 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $69K.
Last updated: August 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 · $207K of $19.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512210010 | Wov Fab Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% A/M Ubl/Blc P/Bc | $41K | 49.50% | 100.00% | $20K |
| 5512210090 | Wov Fb Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Am Ub/Bl Oth NESOI | $16K | 11.29% | 90.06% | $2K |
| 5512210050 | Wov Fab Syn Fb Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% A/M Ubl/Bl Duck | $506 | 12.45% | 100.00% | $63 |
| 5512210020 | Wov Fab Syn Fib Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% AC/Mac Sheeting | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5512210040 | Wov Fab Syn Fb Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% A/M Ubl/Bl Chese | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 5512210060 | Wov Fb Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Am Ub/Bl St/Twl Wv | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $207K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$57KYoY · free account
Exports
$207KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $850K of Woven Fabrics of Acrylic or Modacrylic Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached and exported $1.1M.
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 August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
India and Vietnam together take 91% of it.
customs district
origin
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rate provision · imports
2.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 38.80% of imports for consumption.