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Heading 5408

Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405

57 declarable lines

Heading 5408 covers woven fabrics made from artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics made from strip and the like of heading 5405. The heading splits first by fiber content: lines 5408.10 through 5408.24 cover fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament or strip, and lines 5408.31 through 5408.34 cover other woven fabrics. Within each group the break is by finishing or color state (unbleached or bleached, dyed, yarns of different colors, printed), then by weight, weave type, or blends with wool, silk, or synthetic filament.

Products in this heading

  • High tenacity viscose rayon fabric used for industrial reinforcing
  • Dyed woven viscose rayon lining fabric weighing under 170 g/m2
  • Cuprammonium rayon (Bemberg) lining fabric, dyed
  • Printed woven rayon fabric for dresses and blouses
  • Yarn dyed (different colors) woven rayon fabric for shirts
  • Woven acetate or viscose fabric mixed mainly with wool
  • Discharge printed woven artificial filament fabric
  • Unbleached woven rayon fabric in plain weave for converting

How to choose the right subheading

  • Fiber content: confirm the yarn is artificial filament (viscose, rayon, acetate, cuprammonium) and not synthetic filament.
  • Weight per square meter, since several lines split at 170 g/m2.
  • Color or finishing state: unbleached or bleached, dyed, yarns of different colors, or printed.
  • Blend partners and their share: wool or fine animal hair at 36% or more, silk or silk waste at 30% or more, or mixed with synthetic filament.
  • Weave type where the line names it, such as poplin or broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, satin or twill.

Often confused with

  • Woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn such as polyester or nylon

    Synthetic filaments are classified in heading 5407, not the artificial filament heading.

    Heading 5407
  • Artificial filament yarn in spools or bobbins

    Yarn is classified in 5403; 5408 covers only woven fabric.

    Heading 5403
  • Sewing thread of artificial filaments

    Sewing thread has its own heading regardless of fiber.

    Heading 5401
  • Strip and the like of artificial textile materials under 5 mm wide

    The strip itself is in 5405; only fabric woven from it falls in 5408.

  • Knitted or crocheted fabric of artificial fibers

    Knitted fabric goes to chapter 60, not to the woven fabric heading.

    Heading 6006

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for dyed woven rayon fabric containing 85% or more artificial filament and weighing 150 g/m2?

Use 5408.22.90.30, which covers dyed other woven fabrics of 85% or more artificial filament weighing not more than 170 g/m2. The general (MFN) rate is 14.9%.

What is the duty on printed woven artificial filament fabric?

Most printed lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of 12%, for example 5408.24.90.20 for printed fabric weighing not more than 170 g/m2. Discharge printed fabric is reported under 5408.24.90.10, also at 12%.

How do I classify woven artificial filament fabric mixed mainly with wool?

If the fabric contains 36% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, use 5408.31.05.10 (not combed) or 5408.31.05.20 (combed), both at a general (MFN) rate of 25%. If it is mixed mainly with wool but below that 36% threshold, use 5408.31.10.00 at 12%.

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.

All lines in heading 5408

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