HS Code for Synthetic fabric

The classification of synthetic fabric under HS code 5407.73 is governed by the technical specifications of the yarn and the weaving process. This code falls under Chapter 54, which covers man-made filaments. Specifically, heading 5407 applies to woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn. To meet the criteria for 5407.73, the fabric must contain 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments. However, it specifically excludes the most common synthetic polymers like nylon (polyamides) and polyesters, which are classified in earlier subheadings of 5407. This code is reserved for 'other' synthetics, such as acrylic or polypropylene filaments. Additionally, the fabric must be composed of 'yarns of different colors,' a term defined in Subheading Note 1 to Section XI. This means the fabric is woven from yarns that were dyed before weaving, creating patterns like stripes, checks, or iridescent effects, rather than being printed or dyed as a single piece of fabric after weaving.

Products Included

• Yarn-dyed polypropylene woven fabrics
• Acrylic filament fabrics with multi-colored patterns
• Woven fabrics of 90% polyethylene filament yarns of different colors
• Striped synthetic filament fabrics (excluding polyester/nylon)
• Jacquard woven fabrics of mixed synthetic filaments (85%+)

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 5407.43 (woven fabrics of high tenacity nylon yarns of different colors) or 5407.53 (woven fabrics of polyester filaments of different colors). Importers often default to these codes because nylon and polyester are more common, but 5407.73 is strictly for other synthetic polymers. It is also misclassified under 5407.72 if the fabric is dyed a single color rather than being made of yarns of different colors. Finally, if the fabric contains less than 85% filament yarn, it may fall under 5408 or Chapter 55.

FAQ

What is the HS code for synthetic fabric?

While there are many codes, woven fabric containing 85% or more of synthetic filaments (other than nylon or polyester) made of yarns of different colors is 5407.73.

What qualifies as 'yarns of different colors'?

According to HS notes, this refers to fabrics consisting of yarns of different colors or different shades of the same color, or unbleached yarn combined with colored yarn, provided the effect is achieved during the weaving process.