Product classification
HS code for Bleached textured polyester fabric: 5407.51
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached.
Classification of bleached textured polyester fabric under HS 5407.51
Bleached textured polyester fabric is classified under HS code 5407.51. This classification is found in Chapter 54, which covers man-made filaments. Heading 5407 applies to woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn. Subheading 5407.51 is specifically designated for fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments that are unbleached or bleached. 'Textured' refers to filament yarns that have been mechanically or thermally processed to introduce crimps, coils, or loops, giving the yarn greater volume, elasticity, and a more natural, cotton-like feel compared to flat filaments. The 'bleached' status indicates the fabric has been treated to achieve a uniform white appearance. To be classified here, the fabric must be woven and the polyester content must meet the 85% threshold. This material is commonly used in apparel, upholstery, and home textiles due to its durability and aesthetic versatility.
- Covers
- Bleached woven textured polyester crepe
- Bleached textured polyester dobby fabrics
- Woven fabrics of 100% textured polyester filament, bleached
- Bleached textured polyester gabardine
- Also under 5407.51
- Toray Textured Polyester
- Indorama Textured Polyester
- Reliance Textured Polyester
- Formosa Textured Polyester
Codes often confused with 5407.51
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 5407.61, which is for woven fabrics containing 85% or more of non-textured polyester filaments. Another error is using 5512, which applies to polyester staple fibers rather than filaments. If the fabric is dyed, it moves to 5407.52. Additionally, if the fabric contains less than 85% polyester and is mixed with cotton, it may fall under 5407.81.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540751 (the code used for bleached textured polyester fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540751 (the code used for bleached textured polyester fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 79% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 13% 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 540751, not only bleached textured polyester fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $772M 79% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $35M 3.6% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $20M 2.0% of world exports
World total: $973M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$104M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Brazil $77M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $49M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $792M 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 bleached textured polyester fabric
Brazil classifies bleached textured polyester fabric under NCM 5407.51.00: HS 5407.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about bleached textured polyester fabric
What is the HS code for Bleached textured polyester fabric?
The HS code for Bleached textured polyester fabric is 540751 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached). The specific HS code for woven fabrics of 85% or more textured polyester filaments, bleached, is 5407.51.
How do I classify Bleached textured polyester fabric for customs?
Bleached textured polyester fabric is classified under HS code 540751 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How can I tell if my polyester yarn is textured?
Textured yarns have physical distortions like curls or kinks that provide bulk; non-textured (flat) yarns are straight, smooth, and usually have a higher luster and less stretch.
Which countries are the top exporters of bleached textured polyester fabric (HS 540751)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540751 (the code used for bleached textured polyester fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($772M, 79% of world exports), Malaysia ($35M) and Türkiye ($20M). World exports came to about $973M, 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 bleached textured polyester fabric (HS 540751)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540751 (the code used for bleached textured polyester fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $104M, 13% of world imports), Brazil ($77M) and Egypt ($49M). World imports came to about $792M, 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 Bleached textured polyester fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540751 for Bleached textured polyester 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 bleached textured polyester fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, bleached textured polyester fabric (HS 540751) is classified under NCM 5407.51.00.