Dyed Nylon Packcloth Fabric from China
A heavy-duty dyed woven nylon fabric weighing over 170 g/m², containing 85% or more polyamide filaments, used for backpacks and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5407.42.00.60 due to its dyed finish, high weight, and nylon filament composition as per chapter 54 notes for woven synthetic fabrics. This classification excludes lighter fabrics or those under 85% polyamide.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² via lab testing to avoid reclassification to lighter subheadings
• Provide mill test certificates confirming ≥85% nylon/polyamide filament content and dyed processing
• Ensure no napping or special finishes that might shift to other 5407 subheadings; declare exact weave type