Woven Artificial Fabric
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Dyed 100% Spun Rayon / Viscose Woven Dress & Blouse Fabric
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What is classified under HS Code 5516.12.00?
HS Code 5516.12.00 covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers, dyed (100% Spun Rayon / Viscose Woven). In commercial practice these goods are traded as Woven Artificial Fabric made of 100% Spun Viscose / Rayon, and buyers, factories and customs brokers most often refer to them as rayon challis, viscose woven fabric, dyed spun rayon.
The code is read level by level: Section XI (Textiles and Textile Articles) narrows to Chapter 55 (Man-Made Staple Fibers), then Heading 5516 (Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers) and Subheading 5516.12 (Containing >=85% artificial staple fibers, dyed), ending at the 8-digit tariff line 5516.12.00. The first six digits follow the WCO international standard and stay the same in every country; the final two digits are the national subdivision used for duty assessment and trade statistics.
- Classification is decided by the heading text and the material and construction it names — here, 100% Spun Viscose / Rayon and Woven Artificial Fabric.
- If a shipment mixes this product with other textile articles, each item is classified under its own heading; goods put up in sets follow the essential-character rule (GIR 3).
- When the same product exists in several materials, the material named in this code (100% Spun Viscose / Rayon) is the one that must appear on the invoice and packing list.
How to declare HS Code 5516.12.00
- Commercial invoice: print 5516.12.00 next to the item description (Woven Artificial Fabric) with the material composition (100% Spun Viscose / Rayon) matching the code text exactly.
- Packing list: keep quantities, net and gross weights and carton counts consistent with the invoice line for this code.
- Certificate of Origin & Bill of Lading: repeat the same code so bank document checkers under an L/C and customs officers see one consistent classification across all documents.
- Before shipment: verify the code against the destination country's current tariff schedule — duty rates, restrictions and required certificates are set nationally, not by the HS code itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is HS Code 5516.12.00?
HS Code 5516.12.00 is the internationally recognized 8-digit tariff classification for "Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers, dyed (100% Spun Rayon / Viscose Woven)". It falls under Chapter 55 (Man-Made Staple Fibers).
Which products are classified under HS Code 5516.12.00?
This code covers Woven Artificial Fabric made of 100% Spun Viscose / Rayon. Key commercial items include rayon challis, viscose woven fabric, dyed spun rayon, soft drape dress fabric.
How is custom duty calculated for HS Code 5516.12.00?
Custom duty rates depend on the destination country customs schedule, trade agreements (GSP, LDC duty-free access, FTA), and invoice valuation. Always check local customs authority tariff schedules for current rates.
What shipping and commercial documents require HS Code 5516.12.00?
This HS Code must be declared accurately on Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Certificates of Origin (COO), and Customs Export/Import Declarations.