HTS heading 5514 · Chapter 55
HTS 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing…
HTS heading 5514 covers woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, containing less than 85 percent by weight of such fibers, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m². It has 16 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 14.9% (10 lines), 8.5% (2 lines), 12% (2 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbleached or bleached: | |||||
| 5514.11.00 | Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.11.00.20 | Poplin or broadcloth (614)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Sheeting: | |||||
| 5514.11.00.30 | Not napped (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.11.00.50 | Napped (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.11.00.90 | Plain weave duck (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.12.00 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.12.00.20 | Not napped (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.12.00.40 | Napped (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19 | Other woven fabrics: | ||||
| 5514.19.10 | Woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.19.10.20 | Satin weave or twill weave (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19.10.40 | Duck, except plain weave (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19.10.90 | Other (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19.90 | Other | 8.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.19.90.10 | Poplin or broadcloth (614)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19.90.20 | Sheeting (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19.90.30 | Duck (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19.90.40 | Satin weave or twill weave (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.19.90.90 | Other (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Dyed: | |||||
| 5514.21.00 | Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.21.00.20 | Poplin or broadcloth (614)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Sheeting: | |||||
| 5514.21.00.30 | Not napped (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.21.00.50 | Napped (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.21.00.90 | Plain weave duck (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.22.00 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.22.00.20 | Not napped (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.22.00.40 | Napped (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.23.00 | Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.23.00.20 | Satin weave or twill weave (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.23.00.40 | Duck, except plain weave (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.23.00.90 | Other (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.29.00 | Other woven fabrics | 12% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.29.00.10 | Poplin or broadcloth (614)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.29.00.20 | Sheeting (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.29.00.30 | Duck (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.29.00.40 | Satin weave or twill weave (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.29.00.90 | Other (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30 | Of yarns of different colors: | ||||
| 5514.30.31.00 | Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave (218)[m², kg] | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | Estimate → |
| 5514.30.32 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| Denim: | |||||
| 5514.30.32.10 | Blue denim (225)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30.32.15 | Other denim (218)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30.32.80 | Other (218)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30.33 | Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers | 12% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.30.33.10 | Jacquard weave (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30.33.90 | Other (218)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30.39 | Other woven fabrics | Free | 81% | ||
| 5514.30.39.10 | Blue denim (225)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30.39.20 | Jacquard weave (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.30.39.90 | Other (218)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Printed: | |||||
| 5514.41.00 | Of polyester staple fibers, plain weave | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.41.00.20 | Poplin or broadcloth (614)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| Sheeting: | |||||
| 5514.41.00.30 | Not napped (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.41.00.50 | Napped (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.41.00.90 | Plain weave duck (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.42.00 | 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, of polyester staple fibers | 14.9% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.42.00.20 | Not napped (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.42.00.40 | Napped (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.43.00 | Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers | Free | 81% | ||
| 5514.43.00.20 | Satin weave or twill weave (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.43.00.40 | Duck, except plain weave (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.43.00.90 | Other (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.49.00 | Other woven fabrics | 8.5% | Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG) | 81% | |
| 5514.49.00.10 | Poplin or broadcloth (614)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.49.00.20 | Sheeting (613)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.49.00.30 | Duck (219)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.49.00.40 | Satin weave or twill weave (617)[m², kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 5514.49.00.90 | Other (220)[m², kg] | Estimate → |
66 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 5514.11.00 at the general rate of 14.9%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (14.9%) | $1490.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $1537.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 5514?
Heading 5514 has 16 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 14.9% (10 lines), 8.5% (2 lines), 12% (2 lines), Free (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 5514?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 5514?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.