Sri Lanka HS Code

HS Code 551291: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Other : Unbleached or bleached in Sri Lanka

Q: Is HS code 551291 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 551291 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Sri Lanka extends it under HS-LK.

Q: What system does Sri Lanka use to classify HS code 551291?

Sri Lanka classifies products under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK; locally ශ්රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), 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 551291 in Sri Lanka?

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

What is HS Code 551291 in Sri Lanka

Under Sri Lanka's Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), HS Code 551291 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Other : Unbleached or bleached. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Sri Lanka extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 551291 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 551291 in Sri Lanka

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 551291

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Other : Unbleached or bleached

HS Code 55129100

Woven fabrics containing >= 85% synthetic staple fibres by weight, unbleached or bleached (excl. those of acrylic, modacrylic or polyester staple fibres)

Sri Lanka Tariff Classification: Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

In Sri Lanka, HS 551291 is classified under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

Local name ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.lk/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5512

Top Sri Lanka import Product Under HS Code 5512

1 551219: Woven fabric >85% polyester staple fibres not elsewhere specified $116.0M 2 551211: Woven fabric >85% polyester staple fibre unbleached/bleached $4.9M 3 551229: Woven fabric >85% acrylic staple fibres not elsewhere specified $2.5M

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Top Sri Lanka export Product Under HS Code 5512

1 551211: Woven fabric >85% polyester staple fibre unbleached/bleached $677.7K 2 551219: Woven fabric >85% polyester staple fibres not elsewhere specified $605.2K 3 551299: Woven fabric >85% synthetic staple fibre not elsewhere specified $2.2K

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Related HS Code to Sri Lanka Other Unbleached Synthetic Staple Fabric (551291)

HS Code 55129100

Woven fabrics containing >= 85% synthetic staple fibres by weight, unbleached or bleached (excl. those of acrylic, modacrylic or polyester staple fibres)

HS Code 551211

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached

HS Code 551219

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres : Other

HS Code 551221

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Unbleached or bleached

HS Code 551229

Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres : Other

HS Code 551299

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 551291 in Sri Lanka?

HS code 551291 covers Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres : Other : Unbleached or bleached in Sri Lanka. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5512 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-LK.

Is HS code 551291 the same across all countries?

What system does Sri Lanka use to classify HS code 551291?

Where can I officially look up HS code 551291 in Sri Lanka?