Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers — HTS 5514
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m²
Chapter 55 › Heading 5514
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Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5514 covers woven fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers—short manufactured fibers such as polyester or acrylic—when those fibers make up less than 85% of the fabric by weight. The fabric is mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and it weighs more than 170 grams per square meter (g/m²). In simple terms, this is a category for relatively heavy, blended woven fabric rather than knitted fabric or fabric dominated by synthetic staple fibers.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, identify the fabric’s exact fiber composition and then follow the applicable subheadings, which may distinguish the type of synthetic fiber, whether the fabric is mixed with cotton, and other specified characteristics. Confirm the product’s construction, weight, and composition against the current HTSUS text and relevant statistical breakouts; a customs broker or classification specialist may be needed for difficult blends or unusual fabrics.
What to check
- Obtain the supplier’s fiber breakdown by weight, identifying each synthetic staple fiber and the cotton content.
- Verify that the product is woven, not knitted, crocheted, nonwoven, coated, or otherwise covered by another heading.
- Measure or confirm the fabric’s weight in g/m² and check that it exceeds the heading’s stated threshold.
- Read the subheadings and 8-digit statistical suffixes for distinctions based on fiber type, blend, or fabric description; do not stop at heading 5514.
- Keep laboratory results, technical sheets, purchase specifications, and a written classification rationale to support the declared code.
HTS heading 5514 summary
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5514.19 | Other woven fabrics |
| 5514.30 | Of yarns of different colors |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5514.11.00 👉 | Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5514.12.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5514.21.00 👉 | Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5514.22.00 👉 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5514.23.00 👉 | Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
| 5514.29.00 👉 | Other woven fabrics | 12% | Free | 81% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5514?
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m². To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.