HS 5503.20 Subheading · Textiles & Textile Articles

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS subheading 5503.20 identifies Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning — a six-digit classification under Chapter 55 used to set duty and paperwork.

Sourcing this category from India

Products classified under HS 5503.20 can be sourced from India across a range of clusters and price points. Use this page to understand where Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polyesters, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning sits in the tariff schedule, then explore the Indian sectors and products that supply it.

How to read this code

5503.20 is the six-digit HS subheading. Your destination country extends it to 8–10 digits and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty for many goods — check our import guides for your market.

Turn this code into a sourcing plan

HS 5503.20 maps to live sourcing categories — jump straight to the sector and products we ship under it.

Textiles & Apparel sector All sourcing products

Ajrakh Block-Print Fabric → Banarasi Silk Sarees → Block Print Cushion Covers → Block Print Quilts → Cotton Knit Hosiery → Cotton Knitwear →

Related codes in Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

5503.11

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

5503.19

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of nylon or other polyamides other than aramids, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

5503.30

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, acrylic or modacrylic, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

5503.40

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

5503.90

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of synthetic materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5503, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.

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