Product classification
HS code for Printed polyamide fabric: 5407.44
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, printed.
Classification of printed polyamide fabric under HS 5407.44
Printed polyamide fabric is classified under HS code 5407.44 because it consists of woven fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments. Specifically, these are filaments of nylon or other polyamides. The classification is determined by the material composition (polyamide), the form of the fiber (filament rather than staple), the construction method (woven), and the finishing process (printed). Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, products are categorized based on their constituent materials and their state of manufacture. Since this fabric has undergone a printing process after weaving, it falls into the specific subheading for printed goods within the polyamide filament category. This classification applies to fabrics used in various industries, including apparel, sportswear, and technical textiles, provided they meet the weight threshold for polyamide content. The distinction between filament and staple is crucial here, as filament fibers are continuous strands, whereas staple fibers are short lengths spun together. This code ensures that high-purity polyamide filament textiles are correctly identified for trade statistics and tariff application.
- Covers
- Printed nylon 6,6 woven fabric
- Printed polyamide 6 filament material
- Printed nylon taffeta with >85% filament content
- Printed polyamide ripstop fabric
- Printed nylon satin woven from filaments
- Also under 5407.44
- Cordura Printed Nylon
- Invista Printed Polyamide
- Pertex Printed Nylon
- Hyosung Printed Nylon
Codes often confused with 5407.44
Common mistake. A frequent error involves confusing 5407.44 with 5407.42. The latter is reserved for fabrics that are dyed a single uniform color, whereas 5407.44 requires a printed pattern. Additionally, if the polyamide content is less than 85%, the fabric may be classified under 5407.54 or 5407.74 depending on the other fibers present. Another common mistake is using 5512.19, which is for fabrics made of staple fibers; filament fabrics (5407) are continuous strands, while staple fabrics (5512) are made from short, spun fibers.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540744 (the code used for printed polyamide fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540744 (the code used for printed polyamide fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 21% 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 540744, not only printed polyamide fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $78M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $18M 10% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $16M 9.3% of world exports
World total: $167M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Russia* ~$31M 21% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Vietnam* ~$25M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Greece $14M 10.0% of world imports
World total: $144M 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 printed polyamide fabric
Brazil classifies printed polyamide fabric under NCM 5407.44.00: HS 5407.44 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about printed polyamide fabric
What is the HS code for Printed polyamide fabric?
The HS code for Printed polyamide fabric is 540744 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, printed). The HS code for printed polyamide fabric containing 85% or more by weight of polyamide filaments is 5407.44.
How do I classify Printed polyamide fabric for customs?
Printed polyamide fabric is classified under HS code 540744 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, printed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the 85% rule apply to the weight of the entire fabric?
Yes, the classification requires that the polyamide filament content constitutes 85% or more of the total weight of the textile material to qualify for heading 5407.44.
Which countries are the top exporters of printed polyamide fabric (HS 540744)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540744 (the code used for printed polyamide fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($78M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($18M) and Switzerland ($16M). World exports came to about $167M, 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 printed polyamide fabric (HS 540744)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540744 (the code used for printed polyamide fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $31M, 21% of world imports), Vietnam (about $25M) and Greece ($14M). World imports came to about $144M, 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 Printed polyamide fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540744 for Printed polyamide 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 printed polyamide fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, printed polyamide fabric (HS 540744) is classified under NCM 5407.44.00.