Bleached Nylon Taffeta Fabric

Bleached woven nylon filament fabric weighing 190 g/m², featuring a taffeta weave ideal for upholstery and sails. Classified under HTS 5407.71.00.60 due to its >85% synthetic filament composition, bleached finish, and weight over 170 g/m² per chapter notes. Not poplin or broadcloth due to weave and density.

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.

5407.72.00Same rate: 49.9%

If dyed

Dyed versions of the same heavy synthetic fabrics are classified under 5407.72 subheading.

5515.12.00Lower: 47% vs 49.9%

If made from synthetic staple fibers instead of filaments

Chapter 55 covers woven fabrics of staple fibers, not continuous filaments of Chapter 54.

5902.10.00Lower: 40.8% vs 49.9%

If coated with polyurethane

PU-coated synthetic fabrics for laminating purposes move to heading 5902.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide bleaching process certificates to distinguish from dyed fabrics; test for filament yarn count to ensure not qualifying as sheeting

Watch for re-classification if used in apparel as composite goods

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