Heading 5407

Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404

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Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics made from synthetic filament yarn, plus woven fabrics made from the strip and monofilament materials of heading 5404 and certain plastics-coated fabrics under note 9 to section XI. The heading splits first by fabric type: high tenacity yarn, strip, note 9 fabrics, then fabrics of 85% or more nylon, textured polyester, other polyester, other synthetic filaments, and finally fabrics mixed with cotton or other materials. Below that, lines split by finish (unbleached or bleached, dyed, yarns of different colors, printed) and by weight, using a 170 g/m2 break.

Products in this heading

Dyed woven polyester fabric for linings and shell layers
Nylon taffeta or ripstop fabric for jackets and bags
Printed polyester fabric for banners and flags
High tenacity polyester fabric for luggage and backpacks
Woven polyester twill for workwear and uniforms
Polyester and cotton blend shirting fabric (less than 85% synthetic)
Woven fabric made from polypropylene strip for bags and covers
Woven nylon fabric of yarns of different colors for sportswear

How to choose the right subheading

Fiber type: nylon or other polyamides, textured polyester, non textured polyester, other synthetic filaments, or blends with cotton or other materials
Whether the fabric is made from high tenacity yarn, from strip or the like, or qualifies under note 9 to section XI as a plastics fabric
Yarn character: textured versus non textured polyester filaments, since they take different subheadings
Finish: unbleached or bleached, dyed, of yarns of different colors, or printed
Weight per square meter, because most subheadings split at 170 g/m2

Often confused with

Knitted polyester fabric
Knitted or crocheted fabrics are classified in chapter 60, not in the woven fabrics of chapter 54.
Heading 6006
Sewing thread of synthetic filaments
Sewing thread is a separate heading even when made of the same filament yarn.
Heading 5401
Synthetic filament yarn on cones for weaving
Yarn not put up for retail sale is classified in heading 5402, not as fabric.
Heading 5402
Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn such as viscose rayon
Fabrics of artificial filaments are covered by heading 5408, not 5407.
Heading 5408
Polyester bedsheets and pillowcases sewn and packaged for retail
Made-up textile articles are classified in chapter 63, not as piece goods.
Heading 6302

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for dyed woven fabric of 85% or more textured polyester filaments weighing 150 g/m2?

Such fabric falls under 5407.52, and if it is not a flat fabric the line is 5407.52.20.40 at a general (MFN) rate of 14.9%. Flat fabrics of the same weight use 5407.52.20.20, also at 14.9%.

What is the duty on printed woven nylon fabric containing 85% or more nylon filaments?

Printed fabric of this kind weighing not more than 170 g/m2 is classified in 5407.44.00.30 at a general (MFN) rate of 12%. The heavier version, 5407.44.00.60, carries the same 12% rate.

How do I classify woven fabric made from polypropylene strip?

Woven fabrics obtained from strip or the like are classified in 5407.20.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Fabric made from strip that meets note 9 to section XI instead goes to 5407.30.10.00, also Free, or 5407.30.90.00 at 8%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.