HS Code Subheading

Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), printed

5407.74 Subheading
Section XI — Textiles and textile articles

About HS Code 540774

This HS code covers woven fabrics predominantly made from synthetic filaments other than nylon, polyamides, or polyesters, and specifically, these fabrics are printed. This category includes fabrics made from fibers like acrylic, modacrylic, polypropylene, or elastomeric filaments, which are then adorned with various printed designs. These fabrics are traded globally for their unique combination of the base fiber's properties (e.g., warmth, chemical resistance, stretch) and the aesthetic appeal of printing. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized apparel (e.g., outdoor wear, protective clothing), home furnishings, and technical textiles, particularly in markets demanding both performance and visual design. Exporters often come from countries with advanced printing technologies and diverse synthetic fiber production, such as China, South Korea, and Italy. Key trade considerations include the type of synthetic filament, the printing method (e.g., digital, rotary screen), the complexity and durability of the print, and the fabric's overall finish, catering to niche markets requiring specific functional and decorative attributes.

Products Under This Code

Printed acrylic filament fabric, Printed modacrylic filament fabric, Printed polypropylene filament fabric, Printed elastomeric blend fabric, Printed aramid filament fabric, Printed specialty synthetic fabric

Real World Examples

Gore-Tex (printed variants with non-nylon/polyester components), Polartec Alpha (printed versions), Schoeller Textil (specialty printed synthetics), Crypton Fabric (printed performance fabrics)

Common Misclassification

This code is distinguished from other synthetic filament fabrics by the exclusion of nylon/polyester and the "printed" characteristic, making it different from unprinted (5407.71, 5407.72) or yarn-dyed (5407.73) versions of these other synthetic fabrics.

Related Codes

5407.10 Fabrics, woven; from high tenacity yarn, of nylon, other polyamides or of polyesters 5407.20 Fabrics, woven; from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials 5407.30 Fabrics, woven; from synthetic filament yarn, adhesive or thermal bonded 5407.41 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached 5407.42 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyed 5407.43 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, of yarns of different colours 5407.44 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, printed 5407.51 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached 5407.52 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed 5407.53 Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, of yarns of different colours

Industry

This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.

Trade Overview

China, South Korea, and Italy are major exporters, with the EU, USA, and Japan being significant importers for specialized applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540774?

HS code 540774 covers: Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), printed. This HS code covers woven fabrics predominantly made from synthetic filaments other than nylon, polyamides, or polyesters, and specifically, these fabrics are printed. This category includes fabrics made from fibers like acrylic, modacrylic, polypropylene, or elastomeric filaments, which are then adorned with various printed designs. These fabrics are traded globally for their unique combination of the base fiber's properties (e.g., warmth, chemical resistance, stretch) and the aesthetic appeal of printing. Importers are typically manufacturers of specialized apparel (e.g., outdoor wear, protective clothing), home furnishings, and technical textiles, particularly in markets demanding both performance and visual design. Exporters often come from countries with advanced printing technologies and diverse synthetic fiber production, such as China, South Korea, and Italy. Key trade considerations include the type of synthetic filament, the printing method (e.g., digital, rotary screen), the complexity and durability of the print, and the fabric's overall finish, catering to niche markets requiring specific functional and decorative attributes.

What products fall under HS code 540774?

Printed acrylic filament fabric, Printed modacrylic filament fabric, Printed polypropylene filament fabric, Printed elastomeric blend fabric, Printed aramid filament fabric, Printed specialty synthetic fabric

What are common misclassifications for HS code 540774?

This code is distinguished from other synthetic filament fabrics by the exclusion of nylon/polyester and the "printed" characteristic, making it different from unprinted (5407.71, 5407.72) or yarn-dyed (5407.73) versions of these other synthetic fabrics.

How is HS code 540774 structured?

HS code 540774 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 (74) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.