HS Code for Viscose rayon fabric

Viscose rayon fabric is classified under HS code 5408.10 when it consists of woven fabrics made from high tenacity artificial filament yarn. The Harmonized System distinguishes between natural fibers and man-made fibers, further dividing man-made fibers into synthetic and artificial. Viscose rayon, being derived from regenerated cellulose, is categorized as an artificial fiber. Within Chapter 54, which deals with man-made filaments, heading 5408 specifically addresses woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn. The subheading 5408.10 is reserved for fabrics made of "high tenacity" yarn, which is defined by its breaking tenacity (measured in centinewtons per tex) exceeding a specific threshold. This classification is critical for industrial or heavy-duty textile applications where the strength of the viscose filament is a primary technical requirement. The fabric must be woven, meaning it is produced on a loom by interlacing warp and weft threads. Non-woven or knitted variants would fall under different chapters entirely. The "high tenacity" designation is a technical specification that must be verifiable through laboratory testing of the yarn's tensile strength, distinguishing it from standard apparel-grade viscose fabrics.

Products Included

• High tenacity viscose filament fabrics
• Woven rayon tire cord fabric
• Industrial grade viscose woven textiles
• Reinforced artificial filament fabrics

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with HS code 5408.21, which covers other woven fabrics of artificial filaments that do not meet the high tenacity requirement. It is also frequently misclassified under heading 5516, which covers woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. The distinction lies in whether the yarn is a continuous filament (Chapter 54) or cut into short staple fibers (Chapter 55).

FAQ

What is the HS code for Viscose rayon fabric?

The HS code for woven fabrics of high tenacity viscose rayon filament yarn is 5408.10.

What defines high tenacity in this context?

High tenacity refers to yarn that has a breaking tenacity significantly higher than standard textile yarns, usually exceeding 27 cN/tex, as defined in the Section XI legal notes.