55159900
MAN-MADE STAPLE FIBRES›Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres
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Classification under CN 5515 99
CN code 5515 99 covers other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres other than polyester and acrylic, mixed with other fibres. Residual category for fabrics of polyamide, polypropylene, and other synthetic staple fibres (below 85 percent) mixed with cotton, viscose, or other fibres. Classification requires the predominant synthetic fibre not to be polyester or acrylic.
Import requirements 5515 99
Subject to the Union Customs Code. Fabrics are subject to REACH and the Textile Regulation.
Market 5515 99
Niche textile segment. Major exporters: China, Japan, Korea.
Other synthetic blend fabrics CN 5515 99
CN code 5515 99 covers other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres mixed with other fibres, not classified in other subheadings. This is a residual category for atypical blends – e.g. acrylic with linen, polyamide with wool. Before applying this code, more specific subheadings 5515 11–5515 91 should be checked. Precise fibre composition analysis is necessary for correct classification.
Frequently asked questions
What fabrics does code 5515 99 cover?
Fabrics from synthetic staple fibres (below 85 percent) other than polyester and acrylic, mixed with other fibres.
Are products under CN 55 15 99 subject to Subject to REACH?
Yes, products classified under CN code 55 15 99 are subject to the requirements of this regulation. Importers should verify specific obligations depending on the nature and intended use of the product. Current requirements should be checked in the TARIC system and relevant implementing provisions.
How to distinguish from 5515 11?
5515 11 is polyester with viscose, 5515 99 is other synthetic fibres with various blends.
When to use the residual code CN 5515 99 for blend fabrics?
CN 5515 99 applies when a synthetic blend fabric does not match subheadings 5515 11–5515 91. It covers atypical combinations of synthetic with natural or artificial fibres. A laboratory composition certificate is required.
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