Product classification
HS code for Unbleached nylon fabric: 5407.41
Fabrics, woven, containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached.
Classification of unbleached nylon fabric under HS 5407.41
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5407.41
- Unfinished Cordura base fabric
- Greige nylon parachute fabric
- Raw nylon lining for jackets
- Bleached polyamide for medical textiles
- Unprocessed nylon for swimwear
Codes often confused with 5407.41
Common mistake. 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).
Top exporters and importers of HS 540741 (the code used for unbleached nylon fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540741 (the code used for unbleached nylon fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 29% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Myanmar, with 18% of world imports. Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 540741, not only unbleached nylon fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $72M 29% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$34M 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $19M 7.7% of world exports
Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $251M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Myanmar $67M 18% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$36M 9.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Indonesia $35M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $382M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 unbleached nylon fabric
Brazil classifies unbleached nylon fabric under NCM 5407.41.00: HS 5407.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unbleached nylon fabric
What is the HS code for Unbleached nylon fabric?
The HS code for Unbleached nylon fabric is 540741 (Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached). The HS code for woven fabrics containing 85% or more nylon filaments, unbleached or bleached, is 5407.41.
How do I classify Unbleached nylon fabric for customs?
Unbleached nylon fabric is classified under HS code 540741 — Fabrics, woven; containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, unbleached or bleached. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of unbleached nylon fabric (HS 540741)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540741 (the code used for unbleached nylon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($72M, 29% of world exports), Taiwan (about $34M) and Thailand ($19M). World exports came to about $251M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Vietnam did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 46% of its exports here ($10.0M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of unbleached nylon fabric (HS 540741)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540741 (the code used for unbleached nylon fabric) in UN Comtrade data were Myanmar ($67M, 18% of world imports), Vietnam (about $36M) and Indonesia ($35M). World imports came to about $382M, 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 Unbleached nylon fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540741 for Unbleached nylon 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 unbleached nylon fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, unbleached nylon fabric (HS 540741) is classified under NCM 5407.41.00.