Textured Polyester Scarf Base Fabric
This lightweight, flat-woven fabric is composed of at least 85% textured polyester filaments in multiple colours and weighs no more than 170 g/m². It is intended as a base material for producing fashion scarves, offering a soft drape and colour variety. It falls under tariff item 5407.53.00 because it is a woven fabric of textured polyester with yarns of different colours.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the scarf fabric is printed rather than woven with different coloured yarns
Printed polyester fabrics are classified separately from those made with yarns of different colours.
If the fabric is cut and hemmed into finished scarves
Made-up textile articles such as scarves are classified in Chapter 62.
If the textured polyester content is less than 85% by weight
Fabrics below the 85% threshold are classified under other synthetic filament fabric headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is imported in rolls or pieces, not cut to shape, to maintain classification as fabric rather than made-up articles
• Keep records of the yarn colours and construction to demonstrate it qualifies as 'of yarns of different colours'
• Check if the scarf fabric requires fibre content labelling under Canadian textile labelling regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 5407.53.00
Abstract Art Textured Polyester Panel Fabric
An abstract art panel fabric woven from 92% textured polyester filaments in differently coloured yarns. It falls under tariff item 5407.53.00 as a woven fabric of textured polyester containing 85% or more by weight, with yarns of different colours.
Camouflage Textured Polyester Outdoor Fabric
A camouflage outdoor fabric woven from 87% textured polyester filaments in multi-shade yarns of different colours. It qualifies for tariff item 5407.53.00 as a woven fabric of textured polyester with yarns of different colours and a polyester content of 85% or more.
Checkered Textured Polyester Bag Fabric
A checkered bag fabric woven from 89% textured polyester filaments with differently coloured yarns. It falls under tariff item 5407.53.00 as a woven fabric of textured polyester containing 85% or more by weight, with yarns of different colours.
Fashion Polyester Bag Lining Cloth
Lightweight multi-colour flat fabric of textured polyester filaments (85% or more), weighing under 170 g/m², used for handbag linings. The different coloured yarns and high polyester content qualify it under tariff item 5407.53.00, with the weight and construction determining the statistical subcategory.
Festive Textured Polyester Holiday Decor Fabric
A festive holiday decor fabric woven from 86% textured polyester filaments in multi-colours. It qualifies for tariff item 5407.53.00 as a woven fabric of textured polyester with yarns of different colours and a polyester content of 85% or more.
Geometric Textured Polyester Wallcovering Fabric
A geometric wallcovering fabric woven from 89% textured polyester filaments in varied colours. It falls under tariff item 5407.53.00 as a woven fabric of textured polyester containing 85% or more by weight, with yarns of different colours.