HS Code for Unbleached nylon fabric

Unbleached nylon fabric is classified under HS code 5407.41. This classification is part of Chapter 54, which covers man-made filaments and woven fabrics thereof. Specifically, heading 5407 applies to woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn. The subheading 5407.41 is designated for fabrics containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides that are either unbleached or bleached. The classification is driven by the material composition (high percentage of synthetic polyamide) and the state of the fabric (woven and not yet dyed or printed). These fabrics are often referred to as "greige" goods in the textile industry, representing the raw state of the material after weaving but before finishing treatments. The technical specifications require the use of continuous filaments rather than staple fibers to qualify for this heading.

Products Included

• Unbleached nylon 6,6 woven fabric
• Greige polyamide filament cloth
• Raw nylon taffeta (unbleached)
• Unbleached high-tenacity nylon woven fabric
• Bleached but undyed nylon filament fabric

Common Misclassification

A common error is classifying this under 5407.42, which is reserved for dyed nylon fabrics, or 5512.11, which covers fabrics made from synthetic staple fibers rather than continuous filaments. It is also sometimes confused with 5407.51, which covers fabrics made of textured polyester filaments. The distinction depends entirely on the chemical nature of the polymer (polyamide vs. polyester) and the physical form of the fiber (filament vs. staple).

FAQ

What is the HS code for unbleached nylon fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics containing 85% or more nylon filaments, unbleached or bleached, is 5407.41.

Does this code include nylon fabrics mixed with cotton?

Only if the nylon content remains 85% or more by weight. If the cotton content is higher, it may move to Chapter 52 or other subheadings within Chapter 54.