Bleached Polyamide Taffeta Fabric

Bleached taffeta woven from 100% polyamide filaments weighs 210 g/m², ideal for lining in jackets and upholstery. Classified under HTS 5407.41.00.60 due to its unbleached/bleached status, >85% polyamide content, and weight over 170 g/m². Taffeta's plain weave aligns with chapter 54 flat fabric definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+35.0%48.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%+10.0%23.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.42.00Higher: 49.9% vs 48.6%

If weighing ≤170 g/m²

Lighter weight shifts to 5407.42 subheading for lower-weight unbleached/bleached polyamide fabrics.

5407.52Lower: 24.9% vs 48.6%

If dyed

Post-bleach dyeing reclassifies to dyed polyamide fabrics in 5407.52.

5903.90Lower: 12.7% vs 48.6%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Surface treatments like waterproofing move it to coated textile fabrics in Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bleaching process certification to distinguish from unbleached or dyed variants

Declare filament yarn count and weave type to prevent misclassification as poplin/broadcloth

Watch for contamination; even minor non-polyamide fibers can drop below 85% threshold

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