Product classification

HS code for Synthetic fabric: 5407.73

Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), of yarns of different colours.

Classification of synthetic fabric under HS 5407.73

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.

Covers
  • 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%+)
Also under 5407.73
  • DuPont Kevlar (yarn-dyed variants)
  • Teijin Aramid (colored filament weaves)
  • Dralon Acrylic (multi-color filament fabrics)
  • Rhodia Polyamide (specialty blends with colored yarns)

Codes often confused with 5407.73

Common mistake. 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.

5407.91Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, bleached or unbleached, n.e.c. in heading no. 54075407.93Fabrics, woven; of synthetic filament yarn, of yarns of different colours, n.e.c. in heading no. 54075407.71Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), unbleached or bleached5516.91Fabrics, woven; unbleached or bleached, of artificial staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 55165407.43Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, of yarns of different colours5407.53Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, of yarns of different colours5407.72Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), dyed54.08Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404

Top exporters and importers of HS 540773 (the code used for synthetic fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540773 (the code used for synthetic fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 14% 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 540773, not only synthetic fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $97M
  2. 2 Indonesia $51M
  3. 3 Türkiye $40M

World total: $336M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$41M
  2. 2 United States $27M
  3. 3 Mexico $27M

World total: $291M 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 synthetic fabric

Brazil classifies synthetic fabric under NCM 5407.73.00: HS 5407.73 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about synthetic fabric

What is the HS code for Synthetic fabric?

The HS code for Synthetic fabric is 540773 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), of yarns of different colours). 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.

How do I classify Synthetic fabric for customs?

Synthetic fabric is classified under HS code 540773 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic filaments (excluding nylon or other polyamides and polyesters), of yarns of different colours. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

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.

Which countries are the top exporters of synthetic fabric (HS 540773)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540773 (the code used for synthetic fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($97M, 29% of world exports), Indonesia ($51M) and Türkiye ($40M). World exports came to about $336M, 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 synthetic fabric (HS 540773)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 540773 (the code used for synthetic fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $41M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($27M) and Mexico ($27M). World imports came to about $291M, 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 Synthetic fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 540773 for Synthetic 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 synthetic fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, synthetic fabric (HS 540773) is classified under NCM 5407.73.00.