Germany HS Code

HS Code 550490: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Other in Germany

Q: Is HS code 550490 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 550490 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Germany extends it under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 550490?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 550490 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 550490 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 550490 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Germany extends classifications to 11 digits under its national tariff system. 550490 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.

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Classification Path of HS Code 550490 in Germany

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5504

Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS Code 550490

Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Other

HS Code 5504900000

Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of viscose rayon)

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 550490 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5504

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 5504

1 550410: Of viscose rayon $106.0M 2 550490: Other $21.9M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 5504

1 550410: Of viscose rayon $159.9M 2 550490: Other $1.5M

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Related HS Code to Germany Other Artificial Staple Fibres (550490)

HS Code 5504900000

Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning (excl. those of viscose rayon)

HS Code 550410

Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of viscose rayon

HS Code 550110

Synthetic filament tow : Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550140

Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene

HS Code 550190

Synthetic filament tow : Other

HS Code 550210

Artificial filament tow : Of cellulose acetate

HS Code 550290

Artificial filament tow : Other

HS Code 550311

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 550490 in Germany?

HS code 550490 covers Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Other in Germany. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5504 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 550490 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 550490?

Where can I officially look up HS code 550490 in Germany?