Subheading · Section XI

5515.21: Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments

5515.21
  • 8%UK
  • 8%EU
  • 150%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$55.7mWorld trade in 2024

5515.21 is a six-digit subheading of heading 5515, other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, chapter 55.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 5515.21 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 8%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 5515.21 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 8%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 5515.21 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 150%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 5515.21; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$55.7m in 2024, up 8.8% on 2023.

Germany was the largest exporter with 15.5% of the total, ahead of China.

Germany imported the most (US$6.1m).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 69 exporters with US$571.4k.

The United Kingdom imported US$1.1m, most of it from Türkiye.

Duty rates compared

UK 8% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU 8% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 150% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 5515 21 00 00 Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments m²
  2. 5515 21 10 00 Unbleached or bleached 8%m²
  3. 5515 21 30 00 Printed 8%m²
  4. 5515 21 90 00 Other 8%m²

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 5515 21 Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments:
  2. 5515 21 10 Unbleached or bleached 8%m2
  3. 5515 21 30 Printed 8%m2
  4. 5515 21 90 Other 8%m2

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 5515.21 Esas itibariyle veya sadece sentetik ve suni filamentler ile karışık:
  2. 5515.21.10.00.00 Ağartılmamış veya ağartılmış 150%m2
  3. 5515.21.30.00.00 Baskılı 150%m2
  4. 5515.21.90.00.00 Diğerleri 150%m2

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 5515.21.00 Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments Free
  2. 5515.21.00.10 Poplin or broadcloth (625) m², kg
  3. 5515.21.00.20 Sheeting (627) m², kg
  4. 5515.21.00.30 Printcloth (626) m², kg
  5. 5515.21.00.40 Satin weave or twill weave (628) m², kg
  6. 5515.21.00.90 Other (629) m², kg

World trade in 2024

5515.21 · US$55.7m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$23.3kUS$23.3k+US$264.3k+US$3.9m+> US$7m

Exports: 69
  1. Germany: US$8.6m
  2. China: US$7.4m
  3. Türkiye: US$7m
  4. United States: US$6.3m
  5. Italy: US$5.4m
  6. France: US$4.1m
  7. Czechia: US$3.9m
  8. Belgium: US$2.8m
  9. Spain: US$2.6m
  10. India: US$2.1m
  11. Saudi Arabia: US$893.8k
  12. Switzerland: US$844.3k
  13. United Kingdom: US$571.4k
  14. Portugal: US$494.8k
  15. Netherlands: US$348.4k
  16. Hong Kong SAR China: US$274.7k
  17. Taiwan: US$264.3k
  18. Japan: US$231k
  19. Morocco: US$221k
  20. Austria: US$196.6k
  21. Poland: US$165.3k
  22. Romania: US$161k
  23. South Korea: US$159.3k
  24. Canada: US$159.1k
  25. Indonesia: US$71.7k
  26. Bulgaria: US$53.4k
  27. Pakistan: US$50.9k
  28. Australia: US$49.4k
  29. Malaysia: US$45.8k
  30. Turks & Caicos Islands: US$44.9k
  31. South Africa: US$29.9k
  32. Singapore: US$29.8k
  33. Greece: US$24.8k
  34. Norway: US$23.3k
  35. New Zealand: US$21.1k
  36. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$19.1k
  37. Slovenia: US$19.1k
  38. Thailand: US$15.8k
  39. Lithuania: US$14.1k
  40. Hungary: US$13.9k
  41. Chile: US$11.4k
  42. Colombia: US$11.2k
  43. Croatia: US$8.3k
  44. Estonia: US$4.9k
  45. Mexico: US$4.7k
  46. Ecuador: US$4.1k
  47. Finland: US$2.7k
  48. Russia: US$2k
  49. Tokelau: US$1.9k
  50. Sri Lanka: US$1.7k
  51. Denmark: US$1.6k
  52. Vietnam: US$1.6k
  53. Slovakia: US$1.2k
  54. Ukraine: US$1.1k
  55. North Macedonia: US$1k
  56. Syria: US$1k
  57. Tunisia: US$900
  58. Malta: US$800
  59. Serbia: US$700
  60. United Arab Emirates: US$600

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$8.6m 15.5%
2 China US$7.4m 13.3%
3 Türkiye US$7m 12.6%
4 United States US$6.3m 11.3%
5 Italy US$5.4m 9.8%
6 France US$4.1m 7.4%
7 Czechia US$3.9m 7%
8 Belgium US$2.8m 5%
9 Spain US$2.6m 4.6%
10 India US$2.1m 3.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$6.1m 10.9%
2 Morocco US$5.7m 10.2%
3 United States US$5.2m 9.3%
4 Netherlands US$3.1m 5.6%
5 Mexico US$2.6m 4.7%
6 Kyrgyzstan US$2.2m 3.9%
7 France US$1.7m 3%
8 Canada US$1.6m 2.9%
9 Brazil US$1.4m 2.5%
10 North Macedonia US$1.3m 2.3%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments?

Mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments fall under HS subheading 5515.21, part of heading 5515, in section XI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5515.21 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 8%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5515.21 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 8%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most mixed mainly or solely with man-made filaments?

Germany, with US$8.6m in 2024 (15.5% of world exports).