Product classification
HS code for Polyamide woven fabric: 5407.41
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached.
Classification of polyamide woven fabric under HS 5407.41
Classification 5407.41 applies to woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides in an unbleached or bleached state. This code is part of Chapter 54, which covers man-made filaments. The primary classification factor is the weight percentage of the synthetic filament, which must be at least 85% to qualify for this specific group. Furthermore, the fabric must not have undergone any dyeing or printing processes beyond bleaching. If the fabric contains a blend where polyamide is less than 85%, or if it is mixed with natural fibers like cotton or wool, it would move to different subheadings within Chapter 54 or even Chapter 55. The term \"woven fabrics\" refers to those produced on a loom by interlacing warp and weft yarns. For the purpose of this code, the filaments must be continuous. Unbleached fabrics are those that have not been bleached, dyed, or printed, often referred to as \"greige\" goods. Bleached fabrics have undergone a whitening process. This classification is essential for textile manufacturers who import raw fabric for further finishing, such as dyeing or coating, as the duty rates often vary significantly between greige and finished textiles. The classification process follows GRI 1, which prioritizes the terms of the headings and any relative Section or Chapter Notes. Section XI Note 2(A) is particularly relevant here, as it dictates how to classify products consisting of two or more textile materials. Since this fabric is 85% or more polyamide, it is classified as if it consisted wholly of that material, ensuring consistency in international trade reporting.
- Covers
- Unbleached nylon woven fabric (85%+ polyamide)
- Bleached nylon 6,6 woven fabric
- Greige polyamide filament fabrics
- Woven nylon fabrics for industrial coating (unbleached)
- Also under 5407.41
- Unfinished Cordura base fabric
- Greige nylon parachute fabric
- Raw nylon lining for jackets
- Bleached polyamide for medical textiles
- Unprocessed nylon for swimwear
Codes often confused with 5407.41
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5407.42 (dyed fabrics) or 5407.44 (printed fabrics). The distinction is strictly based on the finishing process. If the fabric has any color added via dyeing, it must move to 5407.42. Additionally, if the fabric is made of staple fibers rather than filaments, it would be classified under 5512, regardless of the polyamide content.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540741 (the code used for polyamide woven fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540741 (the code used for polyamide woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 18% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 540741, not only polyamide woven fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $72M 29% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$34M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $19M 7.7% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Myanmar $67M 18% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$36M 9.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $35M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $382M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 polyamide woven fabric
Brazil classifies polyamide woven fabric under NCM 5407.41.00: HS 5407.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polyamide woven fabric
What is the HS code for Polyamide woven fabric?
The HS code for Polyamide woven fabric is 540741 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached). The HS code for unbleached or bleached woven fabric containing 85% or more polyamide filaments is 5407.41.
How do I classify Polyamide woven fabric for customs?
Polyamide woven fabric is classified under HS code 540741 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does 85% by weight mean for classification?
It means that at least 85% of the total weight of the textile components in the fabric must be polyamide filaments to fall under this specific subheading.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyamide woven fabric (HS 540741)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540741 (the code used for polyamide woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 29% of world exports), Taiwan (about $34M) and Thailand ($19M). World exports came to about $251M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of polyamide woven fabric (HS 540741)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540741 (the code used for polyamide woven fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($67M, 18% of world imports), Vietnam (about $36M) and Indonesia ($35M). World imports came to about $382M, 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 Polyamide woven fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540741 for Polyamide woven 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 polyamide woven fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, polyamide woven fabric (HS 540741) is classified under NCM 5407.41.00.