HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5407.91 – Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, bleached or unbleached, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407
HS code 5407.91 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of synthetic filament yarn, bleached or unbleached, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407. It is used for greige polyester filament fabric, bleached nylon taffeta, unbleached synthetic satin, raw polyester lining fabric and bleached synthetic chiffon.
What HS 5407.91 covers
This HS code covers woven fabrics made entirely or predominantly of synthetic filament yarn (85% or more by weight), which are in their raw, unbleached state or have undergone a bleaching process. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified or included) indicates that these are general-purpose synthetic filament fabrics that haven't been dyed, printed, or woven with different colored yarns. These fabrics serve as foundational materials for further processing, such as dyeing, printing, or coating, before being transformed into finished goods. They are essential inputs for manufacturers of apparel, technical textiles, and home furnishings. Major importers include countries with large textile finishing and garment manufacturing industries, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey, which then add value to these base fabrics. Exporters are typically large-scale textile producers like China, Taiwan, and South Korea, known for their synthetic fiber production capabilities. Key considerations for traders include fabric weight, weave type (plain, twill, satin), and specific synthetic composition (polyester, nylon, etc.), as these factors influence their end-use applications.
- Covers
- Greige polyester filament fabric
- Bleached nylon taffeta
- Unbleached synthetic satin
- Raw polyester lining fabric
- Bleached synthetic chiffon
- Greige synthetic georgette
- Unfinished polyester plain weave
- Examples
- Unfinished lining material for coats
- Base fabric for digital printing
- Raw material for sportswear
- Bleached fabric for medical gowns
- Greige fabric for industrial filters
Codes often confused with 5407.91
Common mistake. This code can be confused with other codes in 5407 if the fabric has undergone any dyeing (540792), printing (540794), or if it's made of different colored yarns (540793), as its defining characteristic is its uncolored or bleached state.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 540791, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 540791 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $38M 31% of world exports
- 2 China $26M 21% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $17M 14% of world exports
World total: $123M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $36M 24% of world imports
- 2 South Africa $26M 18% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$16M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $149M 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. 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 5407.91
Brazil does not split HS 5407.91: its NCM code is 5407.91.00.
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 5407.91
What is HS code 540791?
HS code 540791 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, bleached or unbleached, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407. This HS code covers woven fabrics made entirely or predominantly of synthetic filament yarn (85% or more by weight), which are in their raw, unbleached state or have undergone a bleaching process. The "n.e.c." (not elsewhere specified or included) indicates that these are general-purpose synthetic filament fabrics that haven't been dyed, printed, or woven with different colored yarns. These fabrics serve as foundational materials for further processing, such as dyeing, printing, or coating, before being transformed into finished goods. They are essential inputs for manufacturers of apparel, technical textiles, and home furnishings. Major importers include countries with large textile finishing and garment manufacturing industries, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey, which then add value to these base fabrics. Exporters are typically large-scale textile producers like China, Taiwan, and South Korea, known for their synthetic fiber production capabilities. Key considerations for traders include fabric weight, weave type (plain, twill, satin), and specific synthetic composition (polyester, nylon, etc.), as these factors influence their end-use applications.
What products fall under HS code 540791?
Greige polyester filament fabric, Bleached nylon taffeta, Unbleached synthetic satin, Raw polyester lining fabric, Bleached synthetic chiffon, Greige synthetic georgette, Unfinished polyester plain weave
What are common misclassifications for HS code 540791?
This code can be confused with other codes in 5407 if the fabric has undergone any dyeing (540792), printing (540794), or if it's made of different colored yarns (540793), as its defining characteristic is its uncolored or bleached state.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 540791?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 540791 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($38M, 31% of world exports), China ($26M) and Indonesia ($17M). World exports came to about $123M, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 540791?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 540791 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($36M, 24% of world imports), South Africa ($26M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $16M). World imports came to about $149M, 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 540791 structured?
HS code 540791 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 540791?
In Brazil, HS code 540791 is NCM 5407.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.