Product classification
HS code for Artificial filament fabric: 5408.23
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours.
Classification of artificial filament fabric under HS 5408.23
This HS code, 540823, specifically classifies woven fabrics that predominantly consist of artificial filament fibers, strips, or similar materials, and are characterized by having yarns of different colors. The key criteria for classification are the fabric's construction method, which must be 'woven,' its material composition, requiring 85% or more by weight of 'artificial filament,' and the presence of 'yarns of different colours.' This distinguishes it from knit fabrics, fabrics made from staple fibers, or fabrics of a single, uniform color. The term 'artificial filament' refers to continuous man-made fibers derived from natural polymers, such as viscose rayon or acetate, ensuring the material's origin is correctly identified within the Harmonized System.
- Covers
- Woven rayon filament fabric with a striped pattern
- Acetate filament fabric, woven, with a plaid design
- Viscose filament fabric, woven, featuring jacquard patterns in multiple colors
- Fabrics for linings, woven from artificial filaments, with contrasting warp and weft colors
- Brocade fabrics made from artificial filament yarns of various hues
- Also under 5408.23
- Kvadrat upholstery fabrics (multi-color synthetic)
- Maharam textiles (patterned synthetic)
- Sunbrella outdoor fabrics (multi-color acrylic/polyester)
- Kravet decorative fabrics (synthetic blends)
- Robert Allen home fabrics (patterned synthetic)
Codes often confused with 5408.23
Common mistake. Common misclassifications for artificial filament fabric under 540823 include HS 540822 and HS 540833. HS 540822 covers "Woven fabrics of artificial filament, bleached or unbleached." The critical difference is the absence of the specific characteristic "of yarns of different colours," which is a mandatory requirement for 540823. Fabrics under 540822 are typically single-colored or in their natural state. HS 540833, "Woven fabrics of synthetic filament, of yarns of different colours," is a misclassification because it specifies synthetic filament (e.g., polyester, nylon) rather than artificial filament (e.g., rayon, acetate). The distinction between artificial (regenerated cellulose) and synthetic (synthetic polymers) fibers is paramount for accurate classification. Another potential confusion is with HS 600541, "Warp knit fabrics of artificial fibres." This code is for knit fabrics, not woven fabrics. The method of fabric construction (weaving versus knitting) is a fundamental differentiator in HS classification, leading to entirely different chapters or headings.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540823 (the code used for artificial filament fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540823 (the code used for artificial filament fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Kyrgyzstan, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 540823, not only artificial filament fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $9.6M 35% of world exports
- 2 Italy $9.4M 34% of world exports
- 3 Japan $1.8M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $27M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Kyrgyzstan $8.7M 23% of world imports
- 2 Spain $2.4M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Kazakhstan $1.9M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $37M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 artificial filament fabric
Brazil classifies artificial filament fabric under NCM 5408.23.00: HS 5408.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about artificial filament fabric
What is the HS code for Artificial filament fabric?
The HS code for Artificial filament fabric is 540823 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours).
How do I classify Artificial filament fabric for customs?
Artificial filament fabric is classified under HS code 540823 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, of yarns of different colours. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Artificial filament fabric with yarns of different colors?
The HS code for woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, and made of yarns of different colors, is 540823. This code specifically identifies fabrics where the color or pattern is achieved through the use of pre-dyed yarns.
What is the significance of "yarns of different colours" in this classification?
The phrase "yarns of different colours" is a crucial descriptor indicating that the fabric's color or pattern is created by incorporating pre-dyed yarns during the weaving process. This distinguishes it from fabrics that are piece-dyed (dyed after weaving) or left in their natural, unbleached state, which would fall under different subheadings within Chapter 54.
Which countries are the top exporters of artificial filament fabric (HS 540823)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540823 (the code used for artificial filament fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($9.6M, 35% of world exports), Italy ($9.4M) and Japan ($1.8M). World exports came to about $27M, 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 artificial filament fabric (HS 540823)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540823 (the code used for artificial filament fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Kyrgyzstan ($8.7M, 23% of world imports), Spain ($2.4M) and Kazakhstan ($1.9M). World imports came to about $37M, 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.
Is the HS code for Artificial filament fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540823 for Artificial filament fabric is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for artificial filament fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, artificial filament fabric (HS 540823) is classified under NCM 5408.23.00.