HTS Code · Chapter 55 · Updated Oct 26, 2026

5512.19.00Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers

Also written 55121900

HTS Code 5512.19.00 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesMan-made staple fibersWoven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers:Containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester staple fibers:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 11 sub-classifications.

From China, the total duty on 5512.19.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 48.6% to 51.1%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 5512.19.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026

Country of origin

China

Total duty: 51.1%; $5,110.00 on this shipment
Fees: 0.47%; MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees: 51.57%; Payable to CBP
Landed cost: $15,157.14; On $10,000.00 customs value

Base duty13.6%
Section 301 – China25%
Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03 Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31 Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 5512.19.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty: 13.6%
Special Rate of Duty: Free; AUBHCLCOILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR): 81%

Total duty by countryAll 20 →

China51.1%
Mexico23.6%
Canada73.6%
Vietnam26.1%
Germany13.6%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 26, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 5512.19.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from China pay 51.1% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 13.6%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.

Total duty from China

51.1%

Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs

Lowest total duty

13.6%

From Germany, Japan and 6 more

Countries with additional tariffs

12 of 20

Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties

Country of origin	Base rate	Additional tariffs	Total duty
China	13.6%	Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31	51.1%
Mexico	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55	23.6%0% with USMCA
Canada	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29 Section 338 – Canada50%9903.03.14	73.6%50% with USMCA
Vietnam	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84	26.1%
Germany	13.6%	None	13.6%
Japan	13.6%	None	13.6%
South Korea	13.6%	None	13.6%12.5% with US-Korea FTA
Taiwan	13.6%	None	13.6%
India	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44	23.6%
Ireland	13.6%	None	13.6%
Italy	13.6%	None	13.6%
Switzerland	13.6%	None	13.6%
Thailand	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77	26.1%
Malaysia	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54	23.6%
United Kingdom	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81	23.6%
France	13.6%	None	13.6%
Indonesia	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45	23.6%
Brazil	13.6%	Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01 Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27	51.1%
Bangladesh	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26	23.6%
Cambodia	13.6%	Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28	23.6%

Duty from each country, in words

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from China pay 51.1% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Mexico pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Canada pay 73.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Vietnam pay 26.1% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Germany pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Japan pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from South Korea pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Taiwan pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from India pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Ireland pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Italy pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Switzerland pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Thailand pay 26.1% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Malaysia pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from United Kingdom pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from France pay the 13.6% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Indonesia pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Brazil pay 51.1% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Bangladesh pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Cambodia pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 5512.19.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $26M of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00 and related codes), down 8% on 2024, mostly from Canada (28%), China (15%) and India (14%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of origin	US imports, 2025	Share	vs 2024	Total duty today
Canada	$7M	28%	10%	73.6%50% with USMCA
China	$4M	15%	45%	51.1%
India	$4M	14%	6%	23.6%
Italy	$2M	9%	3%	13.6%
Turkey	$1M	5%	16%	26.1%
Germany	$1M	5%	27%	13.6%
Cambodia	$1M	4%	New	23.6%
Mexico	$981K	4%	11%	23.6%0% with USMCA
Taiwan	$673K	3%	7%	13.6%
Switzerland	$543K	2%	20%	13.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports (8-digit group, as Census has no figures for this exact line). Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 5512.19.00.

Section 11 NotesTextile and Textile Articles Chapter 55 NotesMan-made staple fibers

CBP rulings

Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 5512.19.00

CBP classification rulings related to 5512.19.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.

hq 087941Dec 12, 1990

Classification of certain fusible interlining fabrics from Japan

5512.11.005512.19.00

hq H163999Mar 14, 2012

Tariff classification of Latex Coated Fabric; Protest Number 1601-11-100135

5407.61.995512.19.005515.12.00

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What does HTS code 5512.19.00 cover?

HTS code 5512.19.00 covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (Other), classified under Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibers) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 13.6%. There are 11 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

What is the duty rate for HTS 5512.19.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 5512.19.00 is 13.6%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 81%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from China?

What is the US tariff on woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Vietnam pay 26.1% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers (HTS 5512.19.00) from Mexico pay 23.6% in duties: the 13.6% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 5512.19.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 5512.19.00 is 13.6%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.

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