India HS Code

HS Code 551221: Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached in India

Q: Is HS code 551221 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 551221 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 551221?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 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 551221 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 551221 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 551221 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 551221 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.

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Classification Path of HS Code 551221 in India

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5512

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres

HS Code 551221

Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached

HS Code 55122110

WOVN FBRCS,UNBLCHD CNTNG ACRYLC/MODACRYLC >=85%

HS Code 55122120

WOVN FBRCS,BLCHD CNTNG ACRYLC/MODACRYLC >=85%

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 551221 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5512

Top India import Product Under HS Code 5512

1 551219: Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other $12.8M 2 551211: Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached $6.2M 3 551229: Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other $5.7M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 5512

1 551219: Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other $28.6M 2 551229: Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other $5.4M 3 551299: Other : Other $3.8M

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Related HS Code to India Unbleached Acrylic Staple Fabric (551221)

HS Code 55122110

WOVN FBRCS,UNBLCHD CNTNG ACRYLC/MODACRYLC >=85%

HS Code 55122120

WOVN FBRCS,BLCHD CNTNG ACRYLC/MODACRYLC >=85%

HS Code 551211

Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached

HS Code 551219

Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other

HS Code 551229

Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other

HS Code 551291

Other : Unbleached or bleached

HS Code 551299

Other : Other

HS Code 550110

Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Acrylic or modacrylic

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 551221 in India?

HS code 551221 covers Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached in India. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5512 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 551221 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 551221?

Where can I officially look up HS code 551221 in India?