Chapter 54 covers man-made filament yarns, including synthetic filament yarns and regenerated filament yarns, as well as yarns, woven fabrics, etc. made from these filaments. The commodities in this chapter range from raw materials (such as polyester filament) to semi-finished products (such as filament yarn) to finished products (such as filament woven fabrics), and it is a core chapter in the textile industry chain. The first 2 digits of the HS code are 54, indicating that the commodity belongs to the category of man-made filament yarns, which is different from Chapter 55 man-made staple fibers. Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics made from synthetic filament yarns such as polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc. Under this heading, it is further subdivided according to fiber type, content, processing technology, etc. Woven fabrics under 5407 usually have characteristics such as high strength, abrasion resistance, easy washing and quick drying, and are widely used in clothing, home textiles, industrial textiles, and other fields. The first 2 digits "54" represent Chapter 54 - man-made filament yarns, covering filament yarns and their woven fabrics. The 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 5407 - woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, that is, woven fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarns (such as polyester, nylon, etc.). The 5th-6th digits "69" represent subheading 5407.69 - other woven fabrics of polyester, containing >=85% polyester. Among them, "6" indicates woven fabrics of polyester filament, and "9" indicates other (that is, other woven fabrics of polyester not covered by specific processing such as unbleached, bleached, etc., or not elsewhere specified). This subheading requires a polyester filament content of not less than 85%, and it does not belong to specific subheadings such as 5407.61 (unbleached or bleached). This commodity is woven fabric of polyester filament, with polyester content >=85%, and it does not belong to specific subheadings such as 5407.61 (unbleached or bleached) or 5407.62 (dyed), so it is classified under 5407.69 "other". If the polyester content is less than 85%, it may be classified under 5407.7x (woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarn) or Chapter 55 woven fabrics of staple fibers. If it is blended and polyester staple fiber is predominant, it is classified under Chapter 55.
Chapter
Chapter 54 covers man-made filament yarns, including synthetic filament yarns and regenerated filament yarns, as well as yarns, woven fabrics, etc. made from these filaments. The commodities in this chapter range from raw materials (such as polyester filament) to semi-finished products (such as filament yarn) to finished products (such as filament woven fabrics), and it is a core chapter in the textile industry chain. The first 2 digits of the HS code are 54, indicating that the commodity belongs to the category of man-made filament yarns, which is different from Chapter 55 man-made staple fibers.
Heading
Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics made from synthetic filament yarns such as polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc. Under this heading, it is further subdivided according to fiber type, content, processing technology, etc. Woven fabrics under 5407 usually have characteristics such as high strength, abrasion resistance, easy washing and quick drying, and are widely used in clothing, home textiles, industrial textiles, and other fields.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits "54" represent Chapter 54 - man-made filament yarns, covering filament yarns and their woven fabrics. The 3rd-4th digits "07" represent heading 5407 - woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, that is, woven fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarns (such as polyester, nylon, etc.). The 5th-6th digits "69" represent subheading 5407.69 - other woven fabrics of polyester, containing >=85% polyester. Among them, "6" indicates woven fabrics of polyester filament, and "9" indicates other (that is, other woven fabrics of polyester not covered by specific processing such as unbleached, bleached, etc., or not elsewhere specified). This subheading requires a polyester filament content of not less than 85%, and it does not belong to specific subheadings such as 5407.61 (unbleached or bleached).
Classification Basis
This commodity is woven fabric of polyester filament, with polyester content >=85%, and it does not belong to specific subheadings such as 5407.61 (unbleached or bleached) or 5407.62 (dyed), so it is classified under 5407.69 "other". If the polyester content is less than 85%, it may be classified under 5407.7x (woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarn) or Chapter 55 woven fabrics of staple fibers. If it is blended and polyester staple fiber is predominant, it is classified under Chapter 55.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Fill in the standard name of the commodity, such as "woven fabric of polyester filament" or "polyester cloth", which must correspond to the HS code. Polyester content: Declare the weight percentage of polyester fiber, which must be >=85%, otherwise it cannot be classified under this code. Fiber composition: List all fiber components and proportions in detail, such as "polyester filament 85%, cotton 15%". Weaving method: State whether it is woven or knitted; this code applies only to woven fabrics. Dyeing and finishing process: Indicate whether it is bleached, dyed, printed, etc., which affects subheading subdivision. Width: Declare the width of the fabric (cm), used for statistics and document review. Weight per square meter: Declare the weight per unit area (g/m²), to assist in determining the fabric type. Brand or model: If there is a brand or model, declare it truthfully; if there is no brand, fill in "none". Product name: woven fabric of polyester filament; Polyester content: 85%; Fiber composition: polyester filament 85%, cotton 15%; Weaving method: woven; Dyeing and finishing process: dyed; Width: 150 cm; Weight per square meter: 120 g; Brand: none. Polyester content must be >=85%, and it must be filament; if it contains staple fiber, it may be classified under Chapter 55. Failure to declare the dyeing and finishing process may lead to incorrect subheading classification, such as declaring dyed fabric as unbleached. Incorrect declaration of weaving method; knitted fabrics should be classified under Chapter 60, not 5407.
Product name
Fill in the standard name of the commodity, such as "woven fabric of polyester filament" or "polyester cloth", which must correspond to the HS code.
⚠️ Incorrectly filling in as "chemical fiber cloth" or "synthetic fiber cloth", which is too general and leads to classification disputes.
Polyester content
Declare the weight percentage of polyester fiber, which must be >=85%, otherwise it cannot be classified under this code.
⚠️ Only writing "polyester" without indicating the percentage, or mistakenly including polyester staple fiber content.
Fiber composition
List all fiber components and proportions in detail, such as "polyester filament 85%, cotton 15%".
⚠️ Only writing "polyester" without mentioning other blended components, resulting in classification errors.
Weaving method
State whether it is woven or knitted; this code applies only to woven fabrics.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring knitted fabrics as woven fabrics, which should be classified under Chapter 60.
Dyeing and finishing process
Indicate whether it is bleached, dyed, printed, etc., which affects subheading subdivision.
⚠️ Failure to indicate the processing state, resulting in inability to distinguish 5407.61, 5407.62, etc.
Width
Declare the width of the fabric (cm), used for statistics and document review.
⚠️ Omitting width, or using the wrong unit (such as inches).
Weight per square meter
Declare the weight per unit area (g/m²), to assist in determining the fabric type.
⚠️ Failure to declare weight, or confusion with yarn linear density.
Brand or model
If there is a brand or model, declare it truthfully; if there is no brand, fill in "none".
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the goods, or omission leading to intellectual property issues.
Polyester content must be >=85%, and it must be filament; if it contains staple fiber, it may be classified under Chapter 55.
Failure to declare the dyeing and finishing process may lead to incorrect subheading classification, such as declaring dyed fabric as unbleached.
Incorrect declaration of weaving method; knitted fabrics should be classified under Chapter 60, not 5407.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1) the fiber type is polyester filament; 2) polyester content >=85%; 3) woven fabric; 4) it does not belong to specific subheadings such as 5407.61 (unbleached or bleached) or 5407.62 (dyed). It is necessary to combine the chapter notes, subheading notes, and General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System in the Import and Export Tariff. If the polyester content is less than 85%, consider 5407.7x or Chapter 55. 5407.61 Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament: 5407.61 specifically refers to unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament, while 5407.69 is other (such as dyed, printed, etc.). If the processing state is dyed, it is classified under 5407.62 or 5407.69. 5407.62 Dyed woven fabrics of polyester filament: 5407.62 covers only dyed woven fabrics of polyester filament, while 5407.69 covers other processing (such as printed, yarn-dyed, etc.) or not elsewhere specified. If it is printed, it is classified under 5407.69. 5407.71 Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarn: 5407.71 applies to other synthetic filament yarns (such as nylon), and the polyester content may be less than 85% or it may be non-polyester. This code requires polyester >=85%. 5512.19 Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers: 5512.19 is woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, while this code is woven fabrics of polyester filament. The key difference lies in fiber length: filament vs. staple fiber. 5407.69 Other woven fabrics of polyester filament: This code is 5407.69, and the difference from 5407.61 and 5407.62 lies in the processing state. If unbleached or bleached, it should be classified under 5407.61; if dyed, under 5407.62. Is the polyester content >=85%? Is it filament rather than staple fiber? Is it woven rather than knitted? Is the dyeing and finishing process clear? Does it not belong to 5407.61 or 5407.62?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1) the fiber type is polyester filament; 2) polyester content >=85%; 3) woven fabric; 4) it does not belong to specific subheadings such as 5407.61 (unbleached or bleached) or 5407.62 (dyed). It is necessary to combine the chapter notes, subheading notes, and General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System in the Import and Export Tariff. If the polyester content is less than 85%, consider 5407.7x or Chapter 55.
Confused Codes：
5407.61 - Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament
5407.61 specifically refers to unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament, while 5407.69 is other (such as dyed, printed, etc.). If the processing state is dyed, it is classified under 5407.62 or 5407.69.
5407.62 - Dyed woven fabrics of polyester filament
5407.62 covers only dyed woven fabrics of polyester filament, while 5407.69 covers other processing (such as printed, yarn-dyed, etc.) or not elsewhere specified. If it is printed, it is classified under 5407.69.
5407.71 - Unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarn
5407.71 applies to other synthetic filament yarns (such as nylon), and the polyester content may be less than 85% or it may be non-polyester. This code requires polyester >=85%.
5512.19 - Other woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers
5512.19 is woven fabrics of polyester staple fibers, while this code is woven fabrics of polyester filament. The key difference lies in fiber length: filament vs. staple fiber.
5407.69 - Other woven fabrics of polyester filament
This code is 5407.69, and the difference from 5407.61 and 5407.62 lies in the processing state. If unbleached or bleached, it should be classified under 5407.61; if dyed, under 5407.62.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the polyester content >=85%?
✓ Is it filament rather than staple fiber?
✓ Is it woven rather than knitted?
✓ Is the dyeing and finishing process clear?
✓ Does it not belong to 5407.61 or 5407.62?
❓ FAQ
How to check the import tariff rate for 540769? The import tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The latest rate can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, tariff query platforms, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration. What is the difference between 540769 and 540761? 540761 is unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament, while 540769 is other (such as dyed, printed, etc.). If the fabric is dyed, it is classified under 540762 or 540769; if unbleached or bleached, under 540761. Can woven fabric with 84% polyester content be classified under 540769? No. 540769 requires polyester content >=85%. If the content is less than 85%, it may be classified under 5407.7x (woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarn) or Chapter 55 (if it is staple fiber). It must be determined based on actual composition and weaving method. What elements need attention when declaring goods under 540769? It is necessary to declare product name, polyester content, fiber composition, weaving method, dyeing and finishing process, width, weight, etc. Ensure polyester content >=85% and it is woven fabric of filament. The dyeing and finishing process affects subheading classification, so it must be declared accurately. If the woven fabric of polyester filament is printed, which code should it be classified under? Printed woven fabric of polyester filament (polyester >=85%) is usually classified under 540769, because 540761 and 540762 are respectively for unbleached/bleached and dyed, and printing belongs to other processing. However, it is necessary to confirm whether it falls under 5407.69. What is the export tax rebate for 540769? The export tax rebate rate is adjusted periodically by the State Taxation Administration, and the latest export tax rebate rate library must be checked. It can usually be queried through the electronic tax bureau or customs information platform. It is recommended to rely on the policy at the time of declaration. How to distinguish polyester filament from polyester staple fiber? Polyester filament is a continuous fiber, usually measured in meters; polyester staple fiber is fiber cut into a certain length (such as 38mm). Preliminary judgment can be made by microscope observation or burning method, but accurate distinction requires laboratory testing. Can goods under 540769 enjoy preferential tariff rates under free trade agreements? If the country of origin has a free trade agreement with China and the goods meet the rules of origin, preferential tariff rates can be applied for. A certificate of origin must be provided, and the HS code must be in the agreement's tariff list. For details, consult the China Free Trade Area Service Network.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for 540769?
A: The import tariff rate must be determined based on the country of origin, trade agreements, etc. The latest rate can be obtained through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China, tariff query platforms, or by consulting a customs broker. Note that rates may change, and it is recommended to rely on the customs system at the time of declaration.
Q: What is the difference between 540769 and 540761?
A: 540761 is unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of polyester filament, while 540769 is other (such as dyed, printed, etc.). If the fabric is dyed, it is classified under 540762 or 540769; if unbleached or bleached, under 540761.
Q: Can woven fabric with 84% polyester content be classified under 540769?
A: No. 540769 requires polyester content >=85%. If the content is less than 85%, it may be classified under 5407.7x (woven fabrics of other synthetic filament yarn) or Chapter 55 (if it is staple fiber). It must be determined based on actual composition and weaving method.
Q: What elements need attention when declaring goods under 540769?
A: It is necessary to declare product name, polyester content, fiber composition, weaving method, dyeing and finishing process, width, weight, etc. Ensure polyester content >=85% and it is woven fabric of filament. The dyeing and finishing process affects subheading classification, so it must be declared accurately.
Q: If the woven fabric of polyester filament is printed, which code should it be classified under?
A: Printed woven fabric of polyester filament (polyester >=85%) is usually classified under 540769, because 540761 and 540762 are respectively for unbleached/bleached and dyed, and printing belongs to other processing. However, it is necessary to confirm whether it falls under 5407.69.
Q: What is the export tax rebate for 540769?
A: The export tax rebate rate is adjusted periodically by the State Taxation Administration, and the latest export tax rebate rate library must be checked. It can usually be queried through the electronic tax bureau or customs information platform. It is recommended to rely on the policy at the time of declaration.
Q: How to distinguish polyester filament from polyester staple fiber?
A: Polyester filament is a continuous fiber, usually measured in meters; polyester staple fiber is fiber cut into a certain length (such as 38mm). Preliminary judgment can be made by microscope observation or burning method, but accurate distinction requires laboratory testing.
Q: Can goods under 540769 enjoy preferential tariff rates under free trade agreements?
A: If the country of origin has a free trade agreement with China and the goods meet the rules of origin, preferential tariff rates can be applied for. A certificate of origin must be provided, and the HS code must be in the agreement's tariff list. For details, consult the China Free Trade Area Service Network.
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