HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5408.24 – Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, printed
HS code 5408.24 is the 6-digit subheading for fabrics, woven, of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, printed. It is used for printed rayon dress fabric, printed acetate lining fabric, printed lyocell blouse material, printed modal scarf fabric and printed cuprammonium curtain fabric.
What HS 5408.24 covers
This HS code captures the international trade of woven fabrics crafted from artificial filament yarns, specifically those containing 85% or more by weight of such filaments, and which have undergone a printing process. These fabrics are a significant component in the global textile supply chain, often serving as a semi-finished good for apparel and home furnishing industries. Major importers typically include garment manufacturers in countries with strong textile production capabilities, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey, who then cut and sew these fabrics into finished clothing. Exporters are often large textile mills in China, India, and South Korea, known for their advanced weaving and printing technologies. Key considerations in this trade involve design trends, color fastness, printing quality, and the specific type of artificial filament (e.g., rayon, acetate, lyocell) which dictates drape and feel. The trade volume is influenced by fashion cycles and consumer demand for synthetic-based printed textiles.
- Covers
- Printed rayon dress fabric
- Printed acetate lining fabric
- Printed lyocell blouse material
- Printed modal scarf fabric
- Printed cuprammonium curtain fabric
- Printed viscose furnishing fabric
- Printed triacetate apparel fabric
- Examples
- Zara printed viscose dresses
- H&M printed rayon blouses
- Uniqlo printed modal shirts
- ASOS printed acetate skirts
- Lenzing Ecovero printed fabrics
Codes often confused with 5408.24
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 540834 (other printed woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn) if the 85% artificial filament threshold is not strictly met, or with codes in Chapter 58 for special woven fabrics.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 540824, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 540824 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 20% 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 China $48M 45% of world exports
- 2 Italy $27M 25% of world exports
- 3 Spain $12M 11% of world exports
World total: $107M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kazakhstan $21M 20% of world imports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$11M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $11M 10% of world imports
World total: $105M 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 5408.24
Brazil does not split HS 5408.24: its NCM code is 5408.24.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 54.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5408.24
What is HS code 540824?
HS code 540824 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, printed. This HS code captures the international trade of woven fabrics crafted from artificial filament yarns, specifically those containing 85% or more by weight of such filaments, and which have undergone a printing process. These fabrics are a significant component in the global textile supply chain, often serving as a semi-finished good for apparel and home furnishing industries. Major importers typically include garment manufacturers in countries with strong textile production capabilities, such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Turkey, who then cut and sew these fabrics into finished clothing. Exporters are often large textile mills in China, India, and South Korea, known for their advanced weaving and printing technologies. Key considerations in this trade involve design trends, color fastness, printing quality, and the specific type of artificial filament (e.g., rayon, acetate, lyocell) which dictates drape and feel. The trade volume is influenced by fashion cycles and consumer demand for synthetic-based printed textiles.
What products fall under HS code 540824?
Printed rayon dress fabric, Printed acetate lining fabric, Printed lyocell blouse material, Printed modal scarf fabric, Printed cuprammonium curtain fabric, Printed viscose furnishing fabric, Printed triacetate apparel fabric
What are common misclassifications for HS code 540824?
This code can be confused with 540834 (other printed woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn) if the 85% artificial filament threshold is not strictly met, or with codes in Chapter 58 for special woven fabrics.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 540824?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 540824 in UN Comtrade data were China ($48M, 45% of world exports), Italy ($27M) and Spain ($12M). World exports came to about $107M, 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 540824?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 540824 in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($21M, 20% of world imports), Cambodia (about $11M) and Spain ($11M). World imports came to about $105M, 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 540824 structured?
HS code 540824 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 (24) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 540824?
In Brazil, HS code 540824 is NCM 5408.24.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.