Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Artificial Filaments (≥85% Artificial Filament, Excluding High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon) (HS 540821) totaled $196K in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Artificial Filaments (≥85% Artificial Filament, Excluding High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon) paid $31K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Artificial Filaments (≥85% Artificial Filament, Excluding High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon) imports of $196K in August 2026 ran 149% above the year-to-date monthly average of $79K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCuprammonium rayon, lyocell, modal, and other non-high-tenacity artificial filament yarns woven into fabrics with at least 85% artificial filament content by weight—in unbleached or bleached form—are classified here, excluding the high-tenacity viscose rayon heading. The US schedule distinguishes by fabric weight: fabrics at or below 170 g/m² (5408210030) versus those exceeding 170 g/m² (5408210060), with a catch-all line (5408210000) for residual cases. South Korea and Turkey are the primary suppliers, with Canada also a notable source. The weight-per-square-meter threshold is a frequent source of classification disputes, making laboratory gram-weight certification a standard part of entry documentation.
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Fabrics woven from cuprammonium rayon, lyocell, modal, and other man-made cellulosic filament yarns at 85% or more by weight qualify here, provided the yarn is not high-tenacity viscose rayon (which is covered by 5408.10). Synthetic filament yarns such as polyester or nylon are classified in Chapter 54's synthetic subheadings rather than here.
Customs may require a certified laboratory test report confirming the fabric's weight per square meter, as the 170 g/m² breakpoint determines which 10-digit line applies (5408210030 for ≤170 g/m² vs. 5408210060 for >170 g/m²). Discrepancies between the commercial invoice weight and the tested weight are a common trigger for CF-28 requests for information, so importers should obtain mill certifications before shipment.
ImportsExports
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$196KYoY · free account
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$215KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.1M of Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Artificial Filaments (≥85% Artificial Filament, Excluding High-Tenacity Viscose Rayon) and exported $489K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 3 of 9 in heading 5408
Subheading 540821 · $196K of $1.7M
Trade Directory
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5408210030 | Wv Fb Art Fil Gt=85% Fil or Strp Ubl/Bl Lt=170g/M2 | $142K | 12.45% | 100.00% | $18K |
| 5408210060 | Wv Fb Art Fil Con Gt=85% Art Fil Strp Gt 170g/M2 | $54K | 24.49% | 100.00% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5408210000 | Wov Fab Art Fil Ex Ra 85% Art Fil Unbl Bl | $215K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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South Korea and Turkey together supply 92% of it. Turkey pays 27.4% duty; South Korea 12.5%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 15.76% of imports for consumption.