About HS Code 540821
This category includes woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, presented as strip or the like, and in bleached or unbleached form. These fabrics are valued for their smooth texture, excellent drape, and often a silk-like luster, making them popular for linings, interlinings, and various apparel applications such as blouses, dresses, and skirts. They also find use in decorative textiles and some home furnishings. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, textile converters, and interior designers seeking versatile and aesthetically pleasing fabrics. Exporters are textile mills specializing in artificial filament weaving. The 'bleached or unbleached' status indicates an early stage of processing, often requiring further dyeing or printing before final use.
Products Under This Code
Viscose lining fabric (unbleached), Acetate strip fabric, Cupro woven fabric (bleached), Rayon interlining fabric, Artificial silk fabric (plain weave), Unbleached filament fabric, Decorative artificial filament fabric
Real World Examples
Bemberg Cupro lining, Acetate satin lining, Viscose twill lining, Rayon crepe fabric (unbleached), Fabrics for garment interlinings
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with 540822 (dyed fabrics of artificial filament yarn) if the bleached/unbleached status is not correctly identified, or 540831 (woven fabrics of other artificial filament yarn, unbleached) if the specific artificial filament type is not viscose rayon.
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, Japan, and Italy are significant producers and exporters, serving global apparel and home textile markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 540821?
HS code 540821 covers: Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached. This category includes woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, presented as strip or the like, and in bleached or unbleached form. These fabrics are valued for their smooth texture, excellent drape, and often a silk-like luster, making them popular for linings, interlinings, and various apparel applications such as blouses, dresses, and skirts. They also find use in decorative textiles and some home furnishings. Importers are typically garment manufacturers, textile converters, and interior designers seeking versatile and aesthetically pleasing fabrics. Exporters are textile mills specializing in artificial filament weaving. The 'bleached or unbleached' status indicates an early stage of processing, often requiring further dyeing or printing before final use.
What products fall under HS code 540821?
Viscose lining fabric (unbleached), Acetate strip fabric, Cupro woven fabric (bleached), Rayon interlining fabric, Artificial silk fabric (plain weave), Unbleached filament fabric, Decorative artificial filament fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 540821?
Could be confused with 540822 (dyed fabrics of artificial filament yarn) if the bleached/unbleached status is not correctly identified, or 540831 (woven fabrics of other artificial filament yarn, unbleached) if the specific artificial filament type is not viscose rayon.
How is HS code 540821 structured?
HS code 540821 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (54) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.