Chapter 54 covers man-made filament yarns, including synthetic filament yarns and artificial filament yarns. This chapter ranges from fiber raw materials (such as yarn) to woven fabrics, but excludes man-made staple fibers (Chapter 55) and wadding, nonwovens, etc. (Chapter 56). The textile materials in this chapter all exist in filament form, i.e., continuous individual fibers whose length is far greater than that of staple fibers. Understanding this chapter requires attention to the distinction between filaments and staple fibers, as well as the distinction between synthetic fibers (such as polyester, nylon) and artificial fibers (such as viscose). Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, i.e., woven fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarn. It includes different processing states such as unbleached or bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, and printed. However, note that if the fabric is mixed with other materials of Chapter 54 or staple fibers of Chapter 55, as long as synthetic filament yarn accounts for the greatest weight proportion, it is still classified under this heading. In addition, 5407 does not include fabrics blended from synthetic filament yarn with natural fibers such as cotton and wool (these are classified under the corresponding chapters), nor does it include knitted or crocheted fabrics (classified under Chapter 60). Code 540771 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 54 represent Chapter 54 man-made filament yarns; digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 5407 woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn; digits 5-6, 71, represent subheading 540771, specifically other woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached. Among them, the 5th digit 7 indicates unbleached or bleached, and the 6th digit 1 indicates other synthetic filament yarn (i.e., synthetic filament yarn other than specifically named polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). Therefore, this code specifically refers to woven fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarn other than polyester, nylon, etc. (such as aramid, spandex, etc.), unbleached or merely bleached. This commodity is classified under 540771 rather than adjacent codes because: first, the fabric is composed of synthetic filament yarn, excluding staple fibers (Chapter 55) and natural fibers; second, the processing state is unbleached or bleached, excluding dyed, yarn-dyed, and printed (classified under 540772-540774, etc.); third, the fiber type is "other synthetic filament yarn," i.e., synthetic fibers not named before 540771, since polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc. already have separate subheadings. Therefore, only when the three conditions of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached, and other synthetic fibers are simultaneously met is it classified under 540771.
Chapter
Chapter 54 covers man-made filament yarns, including synthetic filament yarns and artificial filament yarns. This chapter ranges from fiber raw materials (such as yarn) to woven fabrics, but excludes man-made staple fibers (Chapter 55) and wadding, nonwovens, etc. (Chapter 56). The textile materials in this chapter all exist in filament form, i.e., continuous individual fibers whose length is far greater than that of staple fibers. Understanding this chapter requires attention to the distinction between filaments and staple fibers, as well as the distinction between synthetic fibers (such as polyester, nylon) and artificial fibers (such as viscose).
Heading
Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, i.e., woven fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarn. It includes different processing states such as unbleached or bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, and printed. However, note that if the fabric is mixed with other materials of Chapter 54 or staple fibers of Chapter 55, as long as synthetic filament yarn accounts for the greatest weight proportion, it is still classified under this heading. In addition, 5407 does not include fabrics blended from synthetic filament yarn with natural fibers such as cotton and wool (these are classified under the corresponding chapters), nor does it include knitted or crocheted fabrics (classified under Chapter 60).
Digit Breakdown
Code 540771 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 54 represent Chapter 54 man-made filament yarns; digits 3-4, 07, represent heading 5407 woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn; digits 5-6, 71, represent subheading 540771, specifically other woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached. Among them, the 5th digit 7 indicates unbleached or bleached, and the 6th digit 1 indicates other synthetic filament yarn (i.e., synthetic filament yarn other than specifically named polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc.). Therefore, this code specifically refers to woven fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarn other than polyester, nylon, etc. (such as aramid, spandex, etc.), unbleached or merely bleached.
Classification Basis
This commodity is classified under 540771 rather than adjacent codes because: first, the fabric is composed of synthetic filament yarn, excluding staple fibers (Chapter 55) and natural fibers; second, the processing state is unbleached or bleached, excluding dyed, yarn-dyed, and printed (classified under 540772-540774, etc.); third, the fiber type is "other synthetic filament yarn," i.e., synthetic fibers not named before 540771, since polyester, nylon, polypropylene, etc. already have separate subheadings. Therefore, only when the three conditions of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached, and other synthetic fibers are simultaneously met is it classified under 540771.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared commodity should be specific and clear, such as "unbleached aramid filament woven fabric." Fiber composition and content: List each fiber component and its weight percentage, such as "aramid 100%." Weaving method: State whether it is woven or knitted; this code is limited to woven fabrics. Processing state: Indicate unbleached, bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, or printed, etc. Width: Declare the width of the fabric, usually expressed in centimeters or inches. Weight per unit area: Declare the grams per square meter to confirm specifications. Yarn fineness: Declare the fineness of warp and weft yarns, such as decitex or denier. Brand and model: If there is a brand and model, they should be declared truthfully. Product name: unbleached aramid filament woven fabric; fiber composition: aramid 100%; weaving method: woven; processing state: unbleached; width: 150 cm; weight per unit area: 200 g/m2; yarn fineness: warp 500 decitex, weft 500 decitex; brand: XX; model: YY. Mistakenly declaring bleached fabric as unbleached, resulting in an incorrect subheading. Fiber composition declared unclearly, such as writing only "synthetic fiber" without listing the specific type. Confusing woven fabrics with knitted fabrics; knitted fabrics should be classified under Chapter 60.
Product name
The Chinese and foreign-language names of the declared commodity should be specific and clear, such as "unbleached aramid filament woven fabric."
⚠️ Declaring it generically as "chemical fiber fabric" without specifying the fiber type and processing state.
Fiber composition and content
List each fiber component and its weight percentage, such as "aramid 100%."
⚠️ Writing only "synthetic fiber" without specifying the type, or inaccurate percentages.
Weaving method
State whether it is woven or knitted; this code is limited to woven fabrics.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring knitted fabrics as woven fabrics, leading to classification errors.
Processing state
Indicate unbleached, bleached, dyed, yarn-dyed, or printed, etc.
⚠️ Mistakenly declaring bleached fabric as unbleached, or confusing dyed with yarn-dyed.
Width
Declare the width of the fabric, usually expressed in centimeters or inches.
⚠️ Failure to declare width, or inconsistent units.
Weight per unit area
Declare the grams per square meter to confirm specifications.
⚠️ Incorrect weight units, such as mistakenly declaring ounces per square yard as grams per square meter.
Yarn fineness
Declare the fineness of warp and weft yarns, such as decitex or denier.
⚠️ Failure to distinguish warp and weft yarns, or incorrect units.
Brand and model
If there is a brand and model, they should be declared truthfully.
⚠️ Brand and model inconsistent with the actual goods, or omitted.
Mistakenly declaring bleached fabric as unbleached, resulting in an incorrect subheading.
Fiber composition declared unclearly, such as writing only "synthetic fiber" without listing the specific type.
Confusing woven fabrics with knitted fabrics; knitted fabrics should be classified under Chapter 60.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core criteria for classification include: 1) the fabric must be composed of synthetic filament yarn, and the filament yarn must account for the greatest weight proportion; 2) the processing state must be unbleached or bleached; 3) the fiber type must be "other synthetic filament yarn," i.e., synthetic fibers not named before 540771, such as aramid, spandex, etc. At the same time, staple fiber fabrics (Chapter 55), knitted fabrics (Chapter 60), and blended fabrics in which filament yarn is not predominant must be excluded. 540710 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from high-tenacity yarn: 540710 specifically refers to woven fabrics of high-tenacity yarn (such as that used for tire cord fabric), while 540771 is ordinary woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, and the fiber type is other. 540720 Woven fabrics of polyester filament yarn: 540720 specifically refers to woven fabrics of polyester filament yarn, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn, such as aramid, spandex, etc. 540730 Woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament yarn: 540730 specifically refers to woven fabrics of nylon or polyamide filament yarn, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn. 540741 Other woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached (containing >=85% polyester filament yarn): 540741 has the same processing state as 540771, but 540741 requires a polyester filament yarn content of >=85%, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn and has no such content requirement. 540751 Other woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached (containing <85% polyester filament yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton): 540751 requires mixing mainly or solely with cotton and polyester filament yarn <85%, while 540771 is pure or other blended fabric, and the fiber is other synthetic fiber. Is it composed of synthetic filament yarn? Does filament yarn account for the greatest weight proportion? Is the processing state unbleached or bleached? Is the fiber type other synthetic fiber (not polyester, nylon, etc.)? Are knitted fabrics and high-tenacity yarn fabrics excluded?
Basis
The core criteria for classification include: 1) the fabric must be composed of synthetic filament yarn, and the filament yarn must account for the greatest weight proportion; 2) the processing state must be unbleached or bleached; 3) the fiber type must be "other synthetic filament yarn," i.e., synthetic fibers not named before 540771, such as aramid, spandex, etc. At the same time, staple fiber fabrics (Chapter 55), knitted fabrics (Chapter 60), and blended fabrics in which filament yarn is not predominant must be excluded.
Confused Codes：
540710 - Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn obtained from high-tenacity yarn
540710 specifically refers to woven fabrics of high-tenacity yarn (such as that used for tire cord fabric), while 540771 is ordinary woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, and the fiber type is other.
540720 - Woven fabrics of polyester filament yarn
540720 specifically refers to woven fabrics of polyester filament yarn, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn, such as aramid, spandex, etc.
540730 - Woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filament yarn
540730 specifically refers to woven fabrics of nylon or polyamide filament yarn, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn.
540741 - Other woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached (containing >=85% polyester filament yarn)
540741 has the same processing state as 540771, but 540741 requires a polyester filament yarn content of >=85%, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn and has no such content requirement.
540751 - Other woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, unbleached or bleached (containing <85% polyester filament yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton)
540751 requires mixing mainly or solely with cotton and polyester filament yarn <85%, while 540771 is pure or other blended fabric, and the fiber is other synthetic fiber.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it composed of synthetic filament yarn?
✓ Does filament yarn account for the greatest weight proportion?
✓ Is the processing state unbleached or bleached?
✓ Is the fiber type other synthetic fiber (not polyester, nylon, etc.)?
✓ Are knitted fabrics and high-tenacity yarn fabrics excluded?
❓ FAQ
How can I check the import tariff rate for 540771? The import tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, and the latest customs tariff schedule. It is recommended to log on to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the "Customs Classification Pre-ruling" system and enter HS code 540771 to check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, and agreement rate. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted, and the rate at the time of declaration shall prevail. What is the difference between 540771 and 540741? Both are unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, but 540741 requires a polyester filament yarn content of >=85%, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn (such as aramid, spandex, etc.) and has no polyester content requirement. When classifying, judgment should be based on fiber composition and content. If the fabric has been dyed, can it still be classified under 540771? No. 540771 applies only to unbleached or bleached fabrics. Dyed, yarn-dyed, or printed fabrics should be classified under corresponding subheadings such as 540772 to 540774. The processing state must be accurately described when declaring. How are blended fabrics classified? If synthetic filament yarn accounts for the greatest weight proportion in the blended fabric, the processing state is unbleached or bleached, and the fiber type is other synthetic fiber, then it is classified under 540771. If filament yarn is not predominant, classify under other chapters. Accurate component percentages must be provided. What uses can fabrics under 540771 be put to? They are often used in industrial fields, such as aramid fabric for protective clothing and composite materials, and spandex fabric for elastic clothing. They can also be used for fashion fabrics. Specific uses depend on fiber characteristics. What are the common errors when declaring? Common errors include: fiber composition declared unclearly, incorrect processing state, mistakenly declaring knitted fabrics as woven fabrics, and incorrect width and weight units. It is recommended to carefully check the actual goods against the declaration information. How can I determine whether a fabric belongs to "other synthetic filament yarn"? "Other synthetic filament yarn" refers to filament yarn other than already named synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and polypropylene, such as aramid, spandex, vinylon, etc. Judgment should be based on the chemical name of the fiber, and a test report may be provided if necessary. What is the export tax rebate for 540771? The export tax rebate rate must be determined according to the latest national policy and may be adjusted in different periods. It is recommended to check the export tax rebate rate database published by the State Taxation Administration or consult the local tax authority.
Q: How can I check the import tariff rate for 540771?
A: The import tariff rate must be determined according to the country of origin, trade agreements, and the latest customs tariff schedule. It is recommended to log on to the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use the "Customs Classification Pre-ruling" system and enter HS code 540771 to check the most-favored-nation rate, general rate, and agreement rate. Note that tariff rates may be adjusted, and the rate at the time of declaration shall prevail.
Q: What is the difference between 540771 and 540741?
A: Both are unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, but 540741 requires a polyester filament yarn content of >=85%, while 540771 is other synthetic filament yarn (such as aramid, spandex, etc.) and has no polyester content requirement. When classifying, judgment should be based on fiber composition and content.
Q: If the fabric has been dyed, can it still be classified under 540771?
A: No. 540771 applies only to unbleached or bleached fabrics. Dyed, yarn-dyed, or printed fabrics should be classified under corresponding subheadings such as 540772 to 540774. The processing state must be accurately described when declaring.
Q: How are blended fabrics classified?
A: If synthetic filament yarn accounts for the greatest weight proportion in the blended fabric, the processing state is unbleached or bleached, and the fiber type is other synthetic fiber, then it is classified under 540771. If filament yarn is not predominant, classify under other chapters. Accurate component percentages must be provided.
Q: What uses can fabrics under 540771 be put to?
A: They are often used in industrial fields, such as aramid fabric for protective clothing and composite materials, and spandex fabric for elastic clothing. They can also be used for fashion fabrics. Specific uses depend on fiber characteristics.
Q: What are the common errors when declaring?
A: Common errors include: fiber composition declared unclearly, incorrect processing state, mistakenly declaring knitted fabrics as woven fabrics, and incorrect width and weight units. It is recommended to carefully check the actual goods against the declaration information.
Q: How can I determine whether a fabric belongs to "other synthetic filament yarn"?
A: "Other synthetic filament yarn" refers to filament yarn other than already named synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, and polypropylene, such as aramid, spandex, vinylon, etc. Judgment should be based on the chemical name of the fiber, and a test report may be provided if necessary.
Q: What is the export tax rebate for 540771?
A: The export tax rebate rate must be determined according to the latest national policy and may be adjusted in different periods. It is recommended to check the export tax rebate rate database published by the State Taxation Administration or consult the local tax authority.
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