If you import textile products, you will meet the question of HS codes (Harmonized System codes, called HSN codes in India) at customs clearance, duty calculation and documentation. This guide covers the codes that apply to polyester viscose yarn and T/R fabric, and how to use them correctly.
What is an HS code?
The HS (Harmonized System) is an international product classification. Every traded product has a 6-digit HS code, expanded by individual countries with additional digits for local tariff lines. The code determines the duty rate and any import restrictions.
HS code for polyester viscose yarn (T/R yarn)
Polyester-viscose blended yarn falls under Chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres) or Chapter 54 (man-made filaments), depending on the fibre form:
| Product | HS Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yarn of polyester staple fibres, blended with viscose, not for retail sale | 5509.51 | Polyester staple fibre yarn, mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres |
| Other blended yarn of synthetic staple fibres | 5509.59 | Other blends |
| Filament yarn of polyester | 5402.33 | Textured filament yarn |
| Artificial filament yarn (viscose) | 5403.31 | Single, not textured |
Most T/R blended yarn (staple fibre blend) is classified under 5509.51. Always confirm with your customs broker, since ratios and fibre form can shift the code.
HS code for polyester viscose fabric (T/R fabric)
T/R woven fabric falls under Chapter 54 (woven fabrics of synthetic or artificial filaments) or Chapter 55 (woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres):
| Product | HS Code | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed with artificial staple fibres | 5515.13 | Polyester staple fibre, mixed mainly with viscose - the usual T/R fabric code |
| Other woven fabric of polyester staple fibres | 5515.19 | Other blends and constructions |
| Woven fabric of polyester filament | 5407.51 | Unbleached or bleached |
| Woven fabric of polyester filament, dyed | 5407.61 | Dyed filament fabric |
T/R suiting and workwear fabric is most commonly 5515.13.
Why the right code matters
- Duty rates differ between codes - the wrong code means overpaying or facing penalties
- Clearance delays happen when descriptions don't match the declared code
- Trade agreements (e.g. GSP, RCEP) may reduce duty for the correct code
- Documentation - the HS code goes on invoices, packing lists and certificates
HS code for recycled polyester yarn
Recycled polyester yarn is classified in the same chapters as virgin polyester (5509 for staple fibre yarn). Sustainability claims such as GRS are verified through certification, not through a different HS code.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HS code the same as the HSN code?
Essentially yes - HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) is the name India uses for the same international HS classification.
Who determines the final HS code?
Your customs broker or the importing country's customs authority makes the binding classification. Use the codes above as a starting point and confirm with your broker.
Do you provide HS codes with shipments?
Yes - we include the correct HS code and full export documentation with every shipment, and can advise on classification for your market.
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