Polyester Chiffon Fabric

Lightweight plain weave chiffon made from ≥85% non-textured polyester filaments, used for evening wear linings. HTS 5407.61.99 applies as 'other' woven fabric, not matching printcloth (note e) due to weave or width specs. Excludes heavily twisted yarns per flat fabric definition.

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.

5407.61Same rate: 49.9%

If specifically printed fabrics

Statistical suffixes distinguish printed from unprinted in 5407.61 subheadings.

5407.91Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If containing ≥85% nylon filaments instead

Same structure but nylon-based fabrics use 5407.91, material-specific heading.

6006.34.00Lower: 45% vs 49.9%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted polyester fabrics fall under Chapter 60, distinct from woven Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm <472 turns/m yarn twist for 'flat fabric' status per note (b)

Test for printcloth exclusion (e.g

>168 cm width or combed yarns) to stay in 'other'

Avoid retail packaging; ship in bolts to classify as fabric, not apparel

Related Products under HTS 5407.61.99

Polyester Poplin Fabric

A plain weave polyester fabric weighing over 170 g/m² with non-textured filaments comprising 85% or more by weight, used for shirts and blouses. It falls under HTS 5407.61.99 as it exceeds poplin definitions in statistical notes (c) due to weight and yarn number specs. Excludes selvages and meets 'other' woven fabric criteria in Chapter 54.

Polyester Sheeting Fabric

Plain weave non-textured polyester fabric >170 g/m², not of square construction or with multiple yarns, used for bedding. Classified in HTS 5407.61.99 as 'other' since it doesn't fully match sheeting specs in statistical note (d)(ii) exclusions. Composed of ≥85% polyester filaments.

Polyester Taffeta Lining Fabric

Plain weave taffeta fabric from non-textured polyester filaments ≥85%, used for garment linings. Falls under HTS 5407.61.99 as it doesn't meet poplin/broadcloth exclusions in note (c) for yarn counts. High luster, flat construction.

Polyester Twill Upholstery Fabric

Twill weave fabric of ≥85% non-textured polyester filaments, durable for upholstery. HTS 5407.61.99 as 'other' since not plain weave types like poplin or sheeting in notes (c)-(d). Weighs >170 g/m².

Non-Textured Polyester Batiste Fabric

Fine plain weave batiste from ≥85% non-textured polyester filaments, lightweight for blouses. 'Other' under HTS 5407.61.99 as it evades printcloth specs (note e: yarn numbers 43-68 but not square or width-limited). Flat yarns.

Polyester Voile Curtain Fabric

Sheer plain weave voile of non-textured polyester filaments ≥85%, for curtains. HTS 5407.61.99 'other' category since lightweight <170 g/m² but not square construction sheeting (note d). No napping.