Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached (HS 551211) totaled $825K in August 2026, imported from 19 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached paid $198K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 23.95% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached imports of $825K in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $694K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolyester-dominant woven fabrics at or above the 85% weight threshold in unbleached or bleached condition are among the most widely traded textile inputs in global supply chains, serving apparel, home furnishings, and industrial end uses. The US schedule subdivides this heading across multiple 10-digit lines — including 5512110010 for plain-weave and broadcloth constructions, 5512110022 and 5512110027 distinguishing fabrics by width (above or at/below 254 cm), 5512110040 for cheesecloth, 5512110050 for duck, 5512110060 for satin and twill weaves, and 5512110090 for other constructions — making weave type and width critical classification variables. India leads US supply for this heading, with China also a major source; imports from China carry Section 301 exposure. Accurate classification requires confirming both the polyester weight percentage and the specific weave construction against the applicable 10-digit line.
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The US tariff schedule distinguishes plain-weave polyester staple fiber fabrics by width: 5512110022 covers fabrics exceeding 254 cm wide, while 5512110027 covers those at or below 254 cm. Width affects the applicable statistical suffix and, in some cases, the applicable duty treatment, so importers should confirm the finished fabric width before filing entry.
If polyester staple fibers still represent 85% or more of the total weight, the fabric can remain within heading 5512 provided the construction and finish conditions are met. The elastane content does not disqualify classification here as long as the polyester threshold is satisfied; however, the specific weave type and any finishing treatment must still be matched to the correct 10-digit line within 551211.
Subheading 4 of 6 in heading 5512
Subheading 551211 · $825K of $8.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$825KYoY · free account
Exports
$362KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.5M of Woven Fabrics of Polyester Staple Fibers, ≥85% by Weight, Unbleached or Bleached and exported $4.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and China together supply 49% of it. China pays 49.5% duty; Germany 12.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 23.95% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5512110090 | Wov Fb Syn St Fib Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Ub/Bl NESOI | $529K | 26.44% | 99.63% | $140K |
| 5512110010 | Wov Fab Syn Fb Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Ply Ubl/Blc P/Bc | $113K | 20.12% | 100.00% | $23K |
| 5512110050 | Wov Fab Syn Fb Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Ply Ubl/Bl Duck | $83K | 12.00% | 100.00% | $10K |
| 5512110060 | Wov Fb Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Pl Ub/Bl St/Twl Wv | $54K | 34.85% | 100.00% | $19K |
| 5512110022 | Wov Fab Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Pl Ub/Bl W Gt 254cm | $38K | 12.00% | 100.00% | $5K |
| 5512110027 | Wov Fb Syn Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Pl S Ub/Bl W Lt=254cm | $6K | 12.01% | 100.00% | $770 |
| 5512110040 | Wv Fb Syn Fb Gt=85% Syn Gt=85% Ply Ubl/Bl Chesclh | $2K | 49.52% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5512110000 | Wv Fb Syn S F Ge 85% Syn St Fb Ge 85% Ply Sf Un/Bl | $362K |
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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