Kenya HS Code

HS Code 55151200: Woven fabrics containing predominantly, but < 85% polyester staple fibres by weight, mixed principally or solely with man-made filament in Kenya

Q: What is HS code 55151200 in Kenya?

HS code 55151200 covers Woven fabrics containing predominantly, but < 85% polyester staple fibres by weight, mixed principally or solely with man-made filament in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5515 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Q: Is HS code 55151200 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 55151200 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Kenya under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 55151200?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), which extends HS codes to 8 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 55151200 in Kenya?

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

What is HS Code 55151200 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 55151200 is classified as Woven fabrics containing predominantly, but < 85% polyester staple fibres by weight, mixed principally or solely with man-made filament. Kenya's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 55151200 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5515: Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres.

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Classification Path of HS Code 55151200 in Kenya

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5515

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres

HS Code 55151200

Woven fabrics containing predominantly, but < 85% polyester staple fibres by weight, mixed principally or solely with man-made filament

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 55151200 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5515

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5515

1 551511: Of polyester staple fibres : Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres $10.8M 2 551519: Of polyester staple fibres : Other $1.3M 3 551599: Other woven fabrics : Other $263.3K

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5515

1 551511: Of polyester staple fibres : Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres $87.7K 2 551529: Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other $439

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Related HS Code to Kenya Polyester-Filament Blend Fabric (55151200)

HS Code 551511

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Of polyester staple fibres : Mixed mainly or solely with viscose rayon staple fibres

HS Code 551513

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Of polyester staple fibres : Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair

HS Code 551519

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Of polyester staple fibres : Other

HS Code 551521

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments

HS Code 551522

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair

HS Code 551529

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other

HS Code 551591

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Other woven fabrics : Mixed mainly or solely with manmade filaments

HS Code 551599

Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres : Other woven fabrics : Other

HS Code 550110

Synthetic filament tow : Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters

55151200 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 55151200 in Kenya?

HS code 55151200 covers Woven fabrics containing predominantly, but < 85% polyester staple fibres by weight, mixed principally or solely with man-made filament in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5515 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 55151200 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 55151200?

Where can I officially look up HS code 55151200 in Kenya?