About HS Code 540730
This category specifically covers woven fabrics made from synthetic filament yarns that have undergone an adhesive or thermal bonding process. This bonding technique enhances the fabric's stability, prevents fraying, and can impart specific properties like stiffness, water resistance, or improved drape, without necessarily being a coating that changes the fabric's fundamental character. International trade in these specialized fabrics serves industries requiring durable, often non-fraying, and dimensionally stable textiles, such as automotive interiors, interlinings for apparel, and technical textiles. Importers are typically manufacturers in developed economies seeking advanced material solutions, while exporters are countries with sophisticated textile finishing capabilities, including China, South Korea, and Japan. Key factors for traders include the type of bonding agent, the degree of bonding, the base synthetic filament yarn (e.g., polyester, nylon), and the intended application, which dictates performance requirements. The market is driven by innovation in textile engineering and the demand for functional fabrics with enhanced properties.
Products Under This Code
Thermal-bonded polyester interlining fabric, Adhesive-bonded nylon automotive fabric, Fused synthetic lining material, Stabilized woven polyester for industrial filters, Bonded synthetic fabric for luggage, Heat-set woven polyamide for apparel, Non-fray woven synthetic for labels
Real World Examples
Pellon (some types), Freudenberg (some interlinings), Automotive headliner fabrics, Certain luggage shell fabrics, Technical filter media
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with non-woven bonded fabrics in Chapter 56 or with coated/laminated fabrics in Chapter 59 if the bonding is extensive enough to be considered a coating or lamination.
Products Classified Under 5407.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, South Korea, and Japan are major exporters, with the USA, Germany, and Mexico being significant importers for industrial and apparel applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 540730?
HS code 540730 covers: Fabrics, woven; from synthetic filament yarn, adhesive or thermal bonded. This category specifically covers woven fabrics made from synthetic filament yarns that have undergone an adhesive or thermal bonding process. This bonding technique enhances the fabric's stability, prevents fraying, and can impart specific properties like stiffness, water resistance, or improved drape, without necessarily being a coating that changes the fabric's fundamental character. International trade in these specialized fabrics serves industries requiring durable, often non-fraying, and dimensionally stable textiles, such as automotive interiors, interlinings for apparel, and technical textiles. Importers are typically manufacturers in developed economies seeking advanced material solutions, while exporters are countries with sophisticated textile finishing capabilities, including China, South Korea, and Japan. Key factors for traders include the type of bonding agent, the degree of bonding, the base synthetic filament yarn (e.g., polyester, nylon), and the intended application, which dictates performance requirements. The market is driven by innovation in textile engineering and the demand for functional fabrics with enhanced properties.
What products fall under HS code 540730?
Thermal-bonded polyester interlining fabric, Adhesive-bonded nylon automotive fabric, Fused synthetic lining material, Stabilized woven polyester for industrial filters, Bonded synthetic fabric for luggage, Heat-set woven polyamide for apparel, Non-fray woven synthetic for labels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 540730?
This code can be confused with non-woven bonded fabrics in Chapter 56 or with coated/laminated fabrics in Chapter 59 if the bonding is extensive enough to be considered a coating or lamination.
How is HS code 540730 structured?
HS code 540730 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (54) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.