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Unbleached Polyester Taffeta Fabric

Unbleached plain weave polyester filament fabric with taffeta structure (not strictly poplin/sheet/print per notes). Falls under 'other' unbleached woven synthetic filament fabrics in HTS 5407.91.20. Used for linings and ribbons.

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.

5407.91Same rate: 49.9%

If ≥170 g/m² and meets sheeting exclusions

Statistical suffixes differentiate heavier 'other' unbleached/bleached fabrics.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If lightly colored during bleaching

Any dyeing moves it from unbleached/bleached to colored heading 5407.61.

5903.90.25Lower: 42.5% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated

Textile fabrics with coatings >1/8 weight classify under Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'other' weave in invoices since it doesn't meet poplin/sheeting/printcloth definitions

Test for filament yarn (not tow-derived) to stay in Chapter 54 per chapter notes