Chapter 54 covers man-made filament yarns, including synthetic filament yarns and regenerated filament yarns. This chapter is divided into two main heading groups: 5401-5406 are filament yarns (including sewing thread, high tenacity yarn, textured yarn, etc.), and 5407-5408 are woven fabrics of filament yarns. Goods of this chapter do not include man-made staple fibers (Chapter 55) or filament wadding, nonwovens, etc. (Chapter 56). Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns, i.e., woven fabrics woven from filament yarns of headings 5402-5406. It includes woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns such as nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc., whether or not bleached, dyed, printed, and whether or not mixed with other textile materials. However, fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filament yarns and mainly blended with cotton may be classified under other headings. Code 540741 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "54" represent Chapter 54 man-made filament yarns; the 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 5407 woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns; the 5th-6th digits "41" represent subheading 540741, specifically woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament yarns, unbleached or bleached, with such filament yarns accounting for >=85% by weight. The 5th digit "4" indicates woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament yarns, and the 6th digit "1" indicates unbleached or bleached. The goods are woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns, with nylon content >=85%, and unbleached or only bleached, conforming to the description of subheading 540741. If nylon content is less than 85%, they are classified under 540742 (dyed) or 540743 (yarn-dyed), etc.; if they are of other synthetic filament yarns (such as polyester), they are classified under 540751, etc.; if they are blended and mainly blended with cotton, they may be classified under other subheadings of 5407 or Chapter 55.
Chapter
Chapter 54 covers man-made filament yarns, including synthetic filament yarns and regenerated filament yarns. This chapter is divided into two main heading groups: 5401-5406 are filament yarns (including sewing thread, high tenacity yarn, textured yarn, etc.), and 5407-5408 are woven fabrics of filament yarns. Goods of this chapter do not include man-made staple fibers (Chapter 55) or filament wadding, nonwovens, etc. (Chapter 56).
Heading
Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns, i.e., woven fabrics woven from filament yarns of headings 5402-5406. It includes woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns such as nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc., whether or not bleached, dyed, printed, and whether or not mixed with other textile materials. However, fabrics containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic filament yarns and mainly blended with cotton may be classified under other headings.
Digit Breakdown
Code 540741 is a 6-digit subheading: the first 2 digits "54" represent Chapter 54 man-made filament yarns; the 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 5407 woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns; the 5th-6th digits "41" represent subheading 540741, specifically woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament yarns, unbleached or bleached, with such filament yarns accounting for >=85% by weight. The 5th digit "4" indicates woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament yarns, and the 6th digit "1" indicates unbleached or bleached.
Classification Basis
The goods are woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns, with nylon content >=85%, and unbleached or only bleached, conforming to the description of subheading 540741. If nylon content is less than 85%, they are classified under 540742 (dyed) or 540743 (yarn-dyed), etc.; if they are of other synthetic filament yarns (such as polyester), they are classified under 540751, etc.; if they are blended and mainly blended with cotton, they may be classified under other subheadings of 5407 or Chapter 55.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The standard name of the declared goods, which should include core information such as material, processing technique, weaving method, etc., e.g., "unbleached nylon woven fabric". Material Composition: List the nylon content percentage and other fiber components, e.g., "100% nylon" or "85% nylon 15% cotton", accurate to whole numbers. Processing Technique: State whether bleached, dyed, printed, yarn-dyed, etc., e.g., "unbleached" or "bleached". Weaving Method: Indicate woven fabric, and specify the weave such as plain weave, twill, satin, etc. Weight per Square Meter: Declare the weight per unit area (g/m2), used to confirm fabric specifications and classification. Width: Declare the fabric width, usually expressed in centimeters or inches. Brand or Model: If there is a brand or model, declare truthfully; if no brand, fill in "None". Use: Briefly describe the fabric use, such as apparel, luggage, industrial use, etc. Customs declaration example:
Product Name: Unbleached nylon woven fabric
Material Composition: 100% nylon
Processing Technique: Unbleached
Weaving Method: Plain weave
Weight per Square Meter: 120g/m2
Width: 150cm
Brand: None
Use: For apparel fabric
Specification Model: 54074100
Quantity: 5000 meters
Unit Price: USD 2.5/meter
Total Price: USD 12500
Origin: China Mistakenly declaring bleached nylon fabric as unbleached, leading to subheading error. Nylon content less than 85% but still classified under 540741, should be classified under other subheadings. Mistakenly declaring woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns as woven fabrics of nylon staple fibers (Chapter 55).
Product Name
The standard name of the declared goods, which should include core information such as material, processing technique, weaving method, etc., e.g., "unbleached nylon woven fabric".
⚠️ Only writing "nylon cloth" or "fabric", without indicating unbleached/bleached and woven attributes.
Material Composition
List the nylon content percentage and other fiber components, e.g., "100% nylon" or "85% nylon 15% cotton", accurate to whole numbers.
⚠️ Vaguely writing "nylon blend" without providing specific proportions, leading to classification errors.
Processing Technique
State whether bleached, dyed, printed, yarn-dyed, etc., e.g., "unbleached" or "bleached".
⚠️ Confusing bleached with unbleached, or incorrectly filling in "dyed" leading to classification under other subheadings.
Weaving Method
Indicate woven fabric, and specify the weave such as plain weave, twill, satin, etc.
⚠️ Incorrectly reporting as knitted fabric or nonwoven, leading to classification under Chapter 60 or Chapter 56.
Weight per Square Meter
Declare the weight per unit area (g/m2), used to confirm fabric specifications and classification.
⚠️ Omitting or incorrect units, such as mistakenly using ounces per square yard.
Width
Declare the fabric width, usually expressed in centimeters or inches.
⚠️ Not indicating width, or confusing inches with centimeters.
Brand or Model
If there is a brand or model, declare truthfully; if no brand, fill in "None".
⚠️ Confusing brand with trademark, or omitting declaration leading to intellectual property issues.
Use
Briefly describe the fabric use, such as apparel, luggage, industrial use, etc.
⚠️ Use description too broad, such as "for manufacturing", without being specific.
Example: Customs declaration example:
Product Name: Unbleached nylon woven fabric
Material Composition: 100% nylon
Processing Technique: Unbleached
Weaving Method: Plain weave
Weight per Square Meter: 120g/m2
Width: 150cm
Brand: None
Use: For apparel fabric
Specification Model: 54074100
Quantity: 5000 meters
Unit Price: USD 2.5/meter
Total Price: USD 12500
Origin: China
Common Mistakes:
Mistakenly declaring bleached nylon fabric as unbleached, leading to subheading error.
Nylon content less than 85% but still classified under 540741, should be classified under other subheadings.
Mistakenly declaring woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns as woven fabrics of nylon staple fibers (Chapter 55).
🎯 Classification Logic
Core classification basis: 1) Fiber type is nylon or other polyamide filament; 2) Filament weight proportion >=85%; 3) Processing state is unbleached or bleached; 4) Weaving method is woven. All four points must be met simultaneously to be classified under 540741. If nylon filament proportion in the blend is less than 85%, classify according to the main blended fiber; if dyed or yarn-dyed, classify under 540742 or 540743. 540742 Dyed nylon woven fabric: Processing state is dyed, not unbleached or bleached, so classified under 540742. 540743 Yarn-dyed nylon woven fabric: Uses yarn-dyed process, i.e., yarns are dyed first and then woven, classified under 540743. 540751 Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament yarns: Fiber type is polyester filament, not nylon, so classified under 540751. 540761 Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarns: Fiber is other synthetic fiber (such as acrylic), not nylon, classified under 540761. 551311 Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers: Fiber is polyester staple fiber, belonging to Chapter 55, not filament. Is the fiber nylon filament? Is nylon content >=85%? Is it unbleached or only bleached? Is it woven fabric? Is it blended with staple fibers or cotton?
Basis
Core classification basis: 1) Fiber type is nylon or other polyamide filament; 2) Filament weight proportion >=85%; 3) Processing state is unbleached or bleached; 4) Weaving method is woven. All four points must be met simultaneously to be classified under 540741. If nylon filament proportion in the blend is less than 85%, classify according to the main blended fiber; if dyed or yarn-dyed, classify under 540742 or 540743.
Confused Codes:
540742 - Dyed nylon woven fabric
Processing state is dyed, not unbleached or bleached, so classified under 540742.
540743 - Yarn-dyed nylon woven fabric
Uses yarn-dyed process, i.e., yarns are dyed first and then woven, classified under 540743.
540751 - Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament yarns
Fiber type is polyester filament, not nylon, so classified under 540751.
540761 - Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarns
Fiber is other synthetic fiber (such as acrylic), not nylon, classified under 540761.
551311 - Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
Fiber is polyester staple fiber, belonging to Chapter 55, not filament.
Self-Check:
✓ Is the fiber nylon filament?
✓ Is nylon content >=85%?
✓ Is it unbleached or only bleached?
✓ Is it woven fabric?
✓ Is it blended with staple fibers or cotton?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tariff rate for 540741? You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 540741, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates. Woven fabric with 85% nylon content, but dyed, which code should it be classified under? It should be classified under 540742 (dyed nylon woven fabric). 540741 only applies to unbleached or bleached; after dyeing, the processing state changes, and it must be classified under the corresponding subheading. Nylon blended with cotton, nylon accounts for 80%, unbleached, how to classify? Since nylon content is less than 85%, it cannot be classified under 540741. It depends on which fiber is the main blend. If blended with cotton and cotton is the main fiber, it may be classified under Chapter 52; if synthetic fiber is the main fiber, it is classified under other subheadings of 5407, such as 540769. What is the main difference between 540741 and 540742? The main difference is the processing state: 540741 is unbleached or bleached, 540742 is dyed. Both have the same fiber composition and content requirements; only the subsequent treatment differs. What test reports are required when declaring 540741? Usually, a fiber composition test report is required to prove nylon content >=85%, as well as proof of processing state (such as unbleached or bleached). Customs may require sampling and testing; it is recommended to prepare in advance. Nylon woven fabric used for luggage, can it be classified under 540741? Yes, as long as it meets the conditions of nylon filament >=85%, unbleached or bleached, woven, etc., the use does not affect classification. However, if coated or laminated, it may be classified under Chapter 59. What is the export tax rebate rate for 540741? The export tax rebate rate needs to be checked against the latest export tax rebate policy, which can be queried through the website of the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. The rebate rate may be adjusted; it is recommended to refer to the policy at the time of declaration. How to distinguish woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns from woven fabrics of nylon staple fibers? Woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns are classified under Chapter 54 (5407), while woven fabrics of nylon staple fibers are classified under Chapter 55 (5513, etc.). They can be identified by fiber length: filaments are continuous, while staple fibers have limited length (usually a few centimeters).
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 540741?
A: You can check through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the International Trade Single Window. Enter HS code 540741, select the country of origin and trade mode, and the system will display the MFN rate, agreement rate, etc. Note that rates may be adjusted with policy changes; it is recommended to refer to the latest published rates.
Q: Woven fabric with 85% nylon content, but dyed, which code should it be classified under?
A: It should be classified under 540742 (dyed nylon woven fabric). 540741 only applies to unbleached or bleached; after dyeing, the processing state changes, and it must be classified under the corresponding subheading.
Q: Nylon blended with cotton, nylon accounts for 80%, unbleached, how to classify?
A: Since nylon content is less than 85%, it cannot be classified under 540741. It depends on which fiber is the main blend. If blended with cotton and cotton is the main fiber, it may be classified under Chapter 52; if synthetic fiber is the main fiber, it is classified under other subheadings of 5407, such as 540769.
Q: What is the main difference between 540741 and 540742?
A: The main difference is the processing state: 540741 is unbleached or bleached, 540742 is dyed. Both have the same fiber composition and content requirements; only the subsequent treatment differs.
Q: What test reports are required when declaring 540741?
A: Usually, a fiber composition test report is required to prove nylon content >=85%, as well as proof of processing state (such as unbleached or bleached). Customs may require sampling and testing; it is recommended to prepare in advance.
Q: Nylon woven fabric used for luggage, can it be classified under 540741?
A: Yes, as long as it meets the conditions of nylon filament >=85%, unbleached or bleached, woven, etc., the use does not affect classification. However, if coated or laminated, it may be classified under Chapter 59.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for 540741?
A: The export tax rebate rate needs to be checked against the latest export tax rebate policy, which can be queried through the website of the State Taxation Administration or the General Administration of Customs. The rebate rate may be adjusted; it is recommended to refer to the policy at the time of declaration.
Q: How to distinguish woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns from woven fabrics of nylon staple fibers?
A: Woven fabrics of nylon filament yarns are classified under Chapter 54 (5407), while woven fabrics of nylon staple fibers are classified under Chapter 55 (5513, etc.). They can be identified by fiber length: filaments are continuous, while staple fibers have limited length (usually a few centimeters).
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.