HS Code 551219
Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester…
Official description: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other
Also searched as: polyester fabric, dyed polyester fabric, finished polyester fabric, polyester cloth
Classification
How 551219 breaks down
Man-made staple fibres
Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres
Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 551219?
Buyers sourcing containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 551219 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 551219
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 551219 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 5512
Other HS codes under 5512
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres". If 551219 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 551219: common questions
What is HS code 551219?
HS code 551219 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other". The first two digits (55) are the chapter — Man-made staple fibres — and digits 3-4 (5512) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 551219?
Common products classified under 551219 include polyester fabric, dyed polyester fabric, finished polyester fabric, polyester cloth and similar items matching containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 551219?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 551219 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (551219) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Sourcing containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester… from 1688?
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