Product classification

HS code for Thermal bonded fabric: 5407.30

Fabrics, woven, from synthetic filament yarn, adhesive or thermal bonded.

Classification of thermal bonded fabric under HS 5407.30

Thermal bonded fabric is classified under HS code 5407.30. This code is situated within Chapter 54, which covers man-made filaments and strip and the like of man-made textile materials. Heading 54.07 specifically applies to woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn. Subheading 5407.30 is unique because it covers fabrics that are either adhesive-bonded or thermal-bonded. Thermal bonding is a process where heat is applied to synthetic fibers, causing them to melt slightly and fuse together at contact points, creating a stable fabric structure without the need for traditional weaving or knitting alone, although the base must be a woven structure of filament yarns. This classification is distinct from non-woven materials because it requires the presence of a woven filament yarn base. The technical specifications of the filament yarn, such as whether it is high tenacity or textured, also play a role in the broader heading, but 5407.30 specifically captures the bonding characteristic. Under the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, classification is determined by the heading texts and section/chapter notes. Chapter 54 Note 1 defines synthetic fibers, and the subheading notes further clarify the bonding processes. Importers must ensure that the fabric is indeed woven; if the fabric is produced by bonding fibers without a woven structure, it would likely fall under Chapter 56 (Nonwovens). The thermal bonding in 5407.30 is often used to add stiffness, water resistance, or to laminate multiple layers of woven synthetic fabric together for industrial or specialized apparel use.

Covers
  • Thermal-bonded woven synthetic fabrics
  • Adhesive-bonded filament textiles
  • Laminated woven synthetic filament fabrics
  • Heat-fused technical woven textiles
  • Bonded polyester filament fabrics
Also under 5407.30
  • Pellon (some types)
  • Freudenberg (some interlinings)
  • Automotive headliner fabrics
  • Certain luggage shell fabrics
  • Technical filter media

Codes often confused with 5407.30

Common mistake. Thermal bonded fabrics are frequently confused with nonwovens under HS code 5603.11 or 5603.12. The key difference is the base construction; 5407.30 must be a woven fabric, whereas 5603 is for fabrics made directly from fibers without weaving. Another misclassification is 5903, which covers fabrics laminated with plastics, though 5407.30 specifically addresses the bonding of the textile layers themselves.

5603.11Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing not more than 25g/m2)5603.12Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2)56.03Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated59.03Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902

Top exporters and importers of HS 540730 (the code used for thermal bonded fabric), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540730 (the code used for thermal bonded fabric) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 10% 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 540730, not only thermal bonded fabric.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Netherlands $48M
  2. 2 China $16M
  3. 3 Germany $7.5M

World total: $98M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $10M
  2. 2 Türkiye $8.9M
  3. 3 Germany $7.7M

World total: $99M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 thermal bonded fabric

Brazil classifies thermal bonded fabric under NCM 5407.30.00: HS 5407.30 with 00 added.

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

Questions about thermal bonded fabric

What is the HS code for Thermal bonded fabric?

The HS code for Thermal bonded fabric is 540730 (Fabrics, woven; from synthetic filament yarn, adhesive or thermal bonded). The HS code for woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn that are thermal bonded is 5407.30.

How do I classify Thermal bonded fabric for customs?

Thermal bonded fabric is classified under HS code 540730 — Fabrics, woven; from synthetic filament yarn, adhesive or thermal bonded. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include non-woven thermal bonded materials?

No, non-woven materials are classified under heading 5603. HS code 5407.30 is strictly for woven filament fabrics.

Which countries are the top exporters of thermal bonded fabric (HS 540730)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540730 (the code used for thermal bonded fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($48M, 49% of world exports), China ($16M) and Germany ($7.5M). World exports came to about $98M, 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 thermal bonded fabric (HS 540730)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 540730 (the code used for thermal bonded fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($10M, 10% of world imports), Türkiye ($8.9M) and Germany ($7.7M). World imports came to about $99M, 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 Thermal bonded fabric the same in all countries?

The base HS code 540730 for Thermal bonded 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 thermal bonded fabric in Brazil?

In Brazil, thermal bonded fabric (HS 540730) is classified under NCM 5407.30.00.