Product classification
HS code for Woven synthetic strip fabric: 5407.20
Fabrics, woven, from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials.
Classification of woven synthetic strip fabric under HS 5407.20
Woven synthetic strip fabric is classified under HS code 5407.20. This classification is determined by the nature of the yarn used in the weaving process. According to the Section XI notes of the Harmonized System, synthetic textile materials include strips and the like (for example, artificial straw) of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm. Heading 5407 covers woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, and subheading 5407.20 specifically identifies fabrics manufactured from these strips. These fabrics are typically produced from polymers like polypropylene or polyethylene. The classification process involves verifying that the material meets the technical definition of a "strip" rather than a standard monofilament or multifilament yarn. The weaving pattern must also be consistent with the definitions provided in the Explanatory Notes for Chapter 54, ensuring the product is a textile fabric rather than a plastic sheet or a finished article like a sack.
- Covers
- Woven polypropylene (PP) strip fabric
- Woven polyethylene (PE) strip fabric
- Raffia-style woven synthetic textiles
- Silt fence fabric made from synthetic strips
- Ground cover fabric for landscaping
- Industrial woven fabrics for bulk bag manufacturing
- Also under 5407.20
- Raffia fabric
- FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) fabric
- Tarpaulin material (woven base)
- Geotextile membranes
- Agricultural shade cloths
Codes often confused with 5407.20
Common mistake. This product is often misclassified under HS code 3926.90, which covers general articles of plastics. However, because the strips are considered textile materials under Section XI, the woven fabric must be classified as a textile. It is also confused with HS code 5407.10, which is for high-tenacity yarn fabrics, but 5407.20 is the more specific code for strip-based weaves. Furthermore, if the fabric is already cut to shape and sewn into bags, it should be classified under 6305.33 rather than the bulk fabric code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540720 (the code used for woven synthetic strip fabric), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540720 (the code used for woven synthetic strip fabric) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 540720, not only woven synthetic strip fabric.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $276M 23% of world exports
- 2 India $123M 11% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $91M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $309M 23% of world imports
- 2 Canada $67M 4.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $57M 4.2% of world imports
World total: $1.3B 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 woven synthetic strip fabric
Brazil classifies woven synthetic strip fabric under NCM 5407.20.00: HS 5407.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about woven synthetic strip fabric
What is the HS code for Woven synthetic strip fabric?
The HS code for Woven synthetic strip fabric is 540720 (Fabrics, woven; from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials). The standard HS code for woven fabrics made from synthetic strips or the like is 5407.20.
How do I classify Woven synthetic strip fabric for customs?
Woven synthetic strip fabric is classified under HS code 540720 — Fabrics, woven; from strip or the like, of synthetic textile materials. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to finished woven sacks?
No, finished sacks or bags made from this fabric are classified under heading 6305. HS code 5407.20 applies only to the fabric in rolls or bulk form.
Which countries are the top exporters of woven synthetic strip fabric (HS 540720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540720 (the code used for woven synthetic strip fabric) in UN Comtrade data were China ($276M, 23% of world exports), India ($123M) and Saudi Arabia ($91M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 woven synthetic strip fabric (HS 540720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540720 (the code used for woven synthetic strip fabric) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($309M, 23% of world imports), Canada ($67M) and the Netherlands ($57M). World imports came to about $1.3B, 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 Woven synthetic strip fabric the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540720 for Woven synthetic strip 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 woven synthetic strip fabric in Brazil?
In Brazil, woven synthetic strip fabric (HS 540720) is classified under NCM 5407.20.00.