Sampling: Textiles and Fibres

Textiles and Fibres (compress list)
*HS Heading^)**	Description
4007	Vulcanised rubber thread and cord
5001	Silkworm cocoons suitable for reeling
5002	Raw silk (not thrown)
5004	Silk yarn (other than yarn spun from silk waste) not put up for retail sale
5005	Yarn spun from silk waste, not put up for retail sale
5006	Silk yarn and yarn spun from silk waste, put up for retail sale; silkworm gut
5007	Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
5101	Wool, not carded or combed
5102	Fine or coarse animal hair, not carded or combed
5104	Garnetted stock of wool or of fine or coarse animal hair
5105	Wool and fine or coarse animal hair, carded or combed (including combed wool in fragments)
5106	Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale
5107	Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale
5108	Yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale
5110	Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale
5111	Woven fabrics of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair
5112	Woven fabrics of combed wool or of combed fine animal hair
5113	Woven fabrics of coarse animal hair or of horsehair
5201	Cotton, not carded or combed
5203	Cotton, carded or combed
5204	Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
5205	Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
5206	Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
5208	Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m²
5209	Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m²
5210	Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m²
5211	Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m²
5212	Other woven fabrics of cotton
5301	Flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5302	True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5303	Jute and other textile bast fibres (excluding flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5305	Coconut, abaca (Manila hemp or Musa textilis Nee), ramie and other vegetable textile fibres, not elsewhere specified or included, raw or processed but not spun; tow, noils and waste of these fibres (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)
5306	Flax yarn
5307	Yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 5303
5308	Yarn of other vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn
5309	Woven fabrics of flax
5310	Woven fabrics of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 5303
5311	Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn
5401	Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
5402	Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex
5403	Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex
5404	Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm
5405	Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm
5407	Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404
5408	Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405
5501	Synthetic filament tow
5502	Artificial filament tow
5503	Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
5504	Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
5506	Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
5507	Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning
5508	Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale
5509	Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
5510	Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
5512	Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres
5513	Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 % by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170 g/m²
5514	Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85 % by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170 g/m²
5515	Other woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres
5516	Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres
5601	Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
5602	Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
5603	Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
5604	Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
5605	Metallised yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
5606	Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading 5605 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
5607	Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
5608	Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made-up fishing nets and other made-up nets, of textile materials
5801	Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806
5802	Terry towelling and similar woven terry fabrics, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806; tufted textile fabrics, other than products of heading 5703
5803	Gauze, other than narrow fabrics of heading 5806
5804	Tulles and other net fabrics, not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs, other than fabrics of headings 6002 to 6006
5805	Hand-woven tapestries of the type Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like, and needle-worked tapestries (for example, petit point, cross stitch), whether or not made up
5806	Narrow woven fabrics, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs)
5807	Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered
5808	Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles
5809	Woven fabrics of metal thread and woven fabrics of metallised yarn of heading 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes, not elsewhere specified or included
5810	Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs
5811	Quilted textile products in the piece, composed of one or more layers of textile materials assembled with padding by stitching or otherwise, other than embroidery of heading 5810
5901	Textile fabrics coated with gum or amylaceous substances, of a kind used for the outer covers of books or the like; tracing cloth; prepared painting canvas; buckram and similar stiffened textile fabrics of a kind used for hat foundations
5902	Tyre cord fabric of high-tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, polyesters or viscose rayon
5903	Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading 5902
5906	Rubberised textile fabrics, other than those of heading 5902
5907	Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio backcloths or the like
5908	Textile wicks, woven, plaited or knitted, for lamps, stoves, lighters, candles or the like; incandescent gas mantles and tubular knitted gas-mantle fabric therefor, whether or not impregnated
5909	Textile hosepiping and similar textile tubing, with or without lining, armour or accessories of other materials
5910	Transmission or conveyor belts or belting, of textile material, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, or reinforced with metal or other material
5911	Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in note 7 to this chapter
6001	Pile fabrics, including 'long pile' fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted
6002	Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 % or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001
6003	Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, other than those of heading 6001 or 6002
6004	Knitted or crocheted fabrics of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5 % or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread, other than those of heading 6001
6005	Warp knit fabrics (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 6001 to 6004
6006	Other knitted or crocheted fabrics
6806.10	Slag-wool, rock-wool and similar mineral wools
7019	Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for example, yarn, woven fabrics)

^*) The commodities mentioned may also be covered by Specific Sampling cards depending upon the precise nature.

Textiles and fibres
Recommended minimum quantity for each final sample	Textile fibres: 150 g Yarns: 2 m (200 m for determination of the TEX) 1 m² Wool 1 kg Homogeneous Woven Fabrics: 15 cm covering complete piece width Heterogeneous Woven Fabrics: A complete motif length covering complete piece width
Applicable standards (ISO and EU Norms) and relevant legislation	ISO 1130 Textile fibres – Some methods of sampling for testing ISO 5086 Textile floor coverings – Hand-knotted carpets – Sampling and selection of areas to test EN 12751 Textiles - Sampling of fibres, yarns and fabrics for testing You should also refer to your national legislation and national guidelines regarding sampling.

Equipment needed
Suggested sampling tool depending on the method used	General tools: knife, scissors, saw etc.
Containers to be used for the sampling	Plastic bags, different sizes, with or without pre-printed label (P00). Plastic bottles, various sizes (P01, P03, P04). Wrapping paper, paper or plastic box. Paper bags or cardboard boxes (cartons) different sizes, with or without pre-printed label (R00, R01). Sample containers must be clean and free from all substances which might contaminate the material being sampled (such as water, dirt, lint, washing compounds, loose fibres, naphtha and other solvents, soldering fluxes, acids, rust, and oil).
Safety precautions and risk assessment	Please refer to your national legislation and guidelines on health and safety. See SDS or ADR if available. Be careful in sampling products containing glass fibres or mineral fibres, wear hand gloves and protect your eyes; avoid direct contact! Pay attention to safety and warning signs. You should be aware of and follow any health and safety instructions in the local risk assessment and/or safe working practices for the location where the sampling is to take place. Where possible, before unloading/sampling commences, a preliminary visual inspection of the cargo should be made to look for signs of insect or vermin infestation and/or signs of fungus or mould. If necessary, additional preventive measures should be taken to avoid the accidental inhalation of dust or spores. Personal protective equipment Eye protection: if necessary Hand protection: if necessary Head protection: if necessary

Sampling plan
Type of consignment	Sampling plan
Bulk fibres	By random selection, from different part of the consignment, take 20 or more tufts of 0,25 g - 0,5 g each.
Bales of fibres (<5 Bales)	Take 2 incremental samples (1 from the outside of the bale, 1 from the inside of the bale) from one or more bales.
Bales of fibres (>5 Bales)	Take 4 incremental samples (2 from the outside of the bales, 2 from the inside of the bales) by random selection, from different bales of the consignment.
Packages of processed materials e.g. yarns (<4 Packages)	Take 2 meters from each package/tin. If the package is for the retail sale, see specific card “Retail packages and finished articles”.
Packages of processed materials e.g. yarns (>4 Packages)	By random selection, from different part of the consignment, take 2 meters from one or more packages. If the package is for the retail sale, see specific card “Retail packages and finished articles”.
Rolls of fabric	Cut approx. 1 m² (piece of 100 cm x 100 cm) with the appropriate tool (scissors or knife) from one or more rolls, by random selection, from different part of the consignment.
Individual articles	Depending on the quantity in the consignment, value, and the size of the article, the minimum number of pieces to be sampled is one. Where the articles are small (all dimensions up to 10 cm) ensure that the final sample consists of at least 3 pieces.

Handling of Samples
General comments	Taking samples: You must ensure that the goods being checked consist of a single consignment. If there are several consignments, they should be identified separately. An aggregate sample may be formed only from goods representing the same lot contained in the same consignment. Samples are selected by random method or systematically from a lot of the consignment. Make sure the area is clean from loose fibres. Different methods apply depending on the nature of the product e.g. fibres, yarns, fabrics: Fibres in bulk or bales: Draw incremental samples by hand according to the given sampling plan. For fibres in bales take incremental samples (from the outside of the bale and from the inside of the bale) from one or more bales using the appropriate tool (scissors or knife). Packages of yarns or other processed materials: Discard the first 2 m and cut samples of yarn according to the sampling plan with the appropriate tool (scissors or knife), using minimal tension to prevent stretching. For the reserve sample, discard the next 2 m of the same package and then cut the other samples of yarn. Rolls of fabric: Discard the outside layer of the fabric roll and cut samples according to the sampling plan with the appropriate tool (scissors or knife). Individual articles: If the consignment consists of individual manufactured articles take a sufficient number of articles, at random or systematically, for required testing or refer to the specific sampling card of ‘Retail packages and finished articles’ for more information. Packing the samples. The final samples should be sealed in a packaging to avoid contamination and should be kept out of direct sunlight, in order to preserve the characteristic of the samples. For more information refer to the ISO Standards and EU Regulations in force.
Sampling form	Fill in the sampling form. One copy should be attached to the samples and one copy should be kept for the record.
Transport	Make sure that the transport conditions guarantee the integrity and characteristics of the sample transported.
Storage	The samples should be kept at room temperature in a dry and well-ventilated place. They must be protected from exposure to conditions which may change their relevant properties such as sunlight. Samples where the moisture content may affect the analysis must be packed in moisture-tight containers with an air-tight closure.

Revisions
Version	Date	Changes
1.1	30.03.2019	First version
1.1.1	01.11.2019	Update - small text modification

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