Bleached Polyester Lightweight Taffeta

Bleached non-textured polyester taffeta, 165 g/m² with ribbed effect but plain base weave. HTS 5407.61.99.10 for other ≤170 g/m² bleached polyester fabrics ≥85%. Used for evening wear linings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5408Lower: 22% vs 49.9%

If high-tenacity yarn construction

High-tenacity polyester fabrics, even lightweight, go to heading 5408.

5811.00Lower: 10% vs 49.9%

If quilted or embroidered in the piece

Appliqué/embroidery work on textile fabrics classifies under 5811.

5407.71Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If unbleached but dyed in the yarn

Yarn-dyed fabrics have separate provisions from piece-bleached.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish taffeta ribbing from true satin weave to stay in 'other' category

Lab certify filament denier uniformity for non-textured status

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