HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5407.41 – Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached
HS code 5407.41 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached. It is used for unbleached nylon taffeta, bleached polyamide plain weave, greige nylon ripstop fabric, unfinished polyamide lining fabric and raw nylon stretch fabric.
What HS 5407.41 covers
This HS code specifically identifies woven fabrics composed of at least 85% by weight of nylon or other polyamide filaments, presented in their raw, unbleached, or bleached state. These fabrics are foundational materials for a vast array of products due to nylon's inherent strength, elasticity, and abrasion resistance. International trade in these "greige" or pre-processed polyamide fabrics is crucial for textile manufacturers globally, who then dye, print, or finish them into final products. Major importers are often textile finishing houses and apparel manufacturers in countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey, which then add value, while exporters are typically nations with large-scale synthetic fiber production and weaving capacities, such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Key considerations for traders include the specific type of polyamide (e.g., Nylon 6, Nylon 6,6), yarn denier, weave construction (e.g., plain, twill, satin), and consistency of the unbleached/bleached finish, as these factors impact subsequent processing. The market is driven by global demand for activewear, outerwear, and industrial textiles.
- Covers
- Unbleached nylon taffeta
- Bleached polyamide plain weave
- Greige nylon ripstop fabric
- Unfinished polyamide lining fabric
- Raw nylon stretch fabric
- Bleached nylon satin
- Unprocessed polyamide canvas
- Examples
- Unfinished Cordura base fabric
- Greige nylon parachute fabric
- Raw nylon lining for jackets
- Bleached polyamide for medical textiles
- Unprocessed nylon for swimwear
Codes often confused with 5407.41
Common mistake. This code is distinct from dyed, printed, or multi-colored polyamide fabrics (540742, 540743, 540744) and also from fabrics with less than 85% polyamide content, which fall under other 5407 subheadings.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 540741, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 540741 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 18% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $72M 29% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$34M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $19M 7.7% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Myanmar $67M 18% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$36M 9.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $35M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $382M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 5407.41
Brazil does not split HS 5407.41: its NCM code is 5407.41.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 54.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5407.41
What is HS code 540741?
HS code 540741 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached. This HS code specifically identifies woven fabrics composed of at least 85% by weight of nylon or other polyamide filaments, presented in their raw, unbleached, or bleached state. These fabrics are foundational materials for a vast array of products due to nylon's inherent strength, elasticity, and abrasion resistance. International trade in these "greige" or pre-processed polyamide fabrics is crucial for textile manufacturers globally, who then dye, print, or finish them into final products. Major importers are often textile finishing houses and apparel manufacturers in countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey, which then add value, while exporters are typically nations with large-scale synthetic fiber production and weaving capacities, such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea. Key considerations for traders include the specific type of polyamide (e.g., Nylon 6, Nylon 6,6), yarn denier, weave construction (e.g., plain, twill, satin), and consistency of the unbleached/bleached finish, as these factors impact subsequent processing. The market is driven by global demand for activewear, outerwear, and industrial textiles.
What products fall under HS code 540741?
Unbleached nylon taffeta, Bleached polyamide plain weave, Greige nylon ripstop fabric, Unfinished polyamide lining fabric, Raw nylon stretch fabric, Bleached nylon satin, Unprocessed polyamide canvas
What are common misclassifications for HS code 540741?
This code is distinct from dyed, printed, or multi-colored polyamide fabrics (540742, 540743, 540744) and also from fabrics with less than 85% polyamide content, which fall under other 5407 subheadings.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 540741?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 540741 in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 29% of world exports), Taiwan (about $34M) and Thailand ($19M). World exports came to about $251M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 540741?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 540741 in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($67M, 18% of world imports), Vietnam (about $36M) and Indonesia ($35M). World imports came to about $382M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 540741 structured?
HS code 540741 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 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 540741?
In Brazil, HS code 540741 is NCM 5407.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.