Unbleached Nylon Packcloth Fabric from China
This unbleached woven fabric is made from 100% nylon filament yarn, weighing 185 g/m², used for manufacturing lightweight backpacks and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5407.41.00.60 as an unbleached fabric containing over 85% nylon filaments and exceeding 170 g/m². The plain weave construction meets chapter 54 definitions for flat fabrics without exceeding twist limits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify exact weight per square meter via lab testing to confirm >170 g/m² classification and avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics
• Provide mill certificates proving ≥85% nylon/polyamide filament content for customs valuation
• Ensure no dyeing or finishing processes occurred, as bleached/dyed versions shift to other subheadings