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U.S. exports of woven fabrics of high-tenacity nylon, polyamide, or polyester filament yarn (HS 540710) totaled $11.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Woven Fabrics of High-Tenacity Nylon, Polyamide, or Polyester Filament Yarn paid $554K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $2.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHigh-tenacity nylon and polyester filament yarns — engineered for superior tensile strength rather than standard textile performance — produce woven fabrics used in ballistic protection, industrial belting, tire cord reinforcement, and technical outerwear. The US schedule distinguishes polyester constructions at or below 170 g/m² (5407100010) from heavier nylon and polyamide fabrics (5407100090), with weight-per-square-meter a key measurement at entry. Taiwan leads US supply, with India also a significant source; both countries have established technical textile weaving sectors serving defense and industrial end-users. Importers should verify whether specific end-uses — such as ballistic-resistant materials — trigger additional licensing or end-use certificate requirements.
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267 shipments/mo
Subheading 3 of 25 in heading 5407
Subheading 540710 · $2.7M of $53.6M
High-tenacity yarn is defined in the HS nomenclature as yarn with a tenacity exceeding a specified breaking force relative to its linear density — generally above 60 cN/tex for nylon and polyester. Verification typically requires a manufacturer's test report citing tenacity values per standard methods (e.g., ASTM or ISO tensile testing). Without such documentation, CBP may reclassify the fabric under a standard filament yarn fabric heading.
The dividing line is 170 g/m²: polyester high-tenacity fabrics at or below this weight fall under 5407100010, while heavier nylon/polyamide fabrics fall under 5407100090. The distinction matters because the two lines may carry different duty rates, and misclassification based on an incorrect weight measurement is a common audit finding. Weight should be measured per square meter on the finished fabric, not estimated from yarn specifications.
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$2.7MYoY · Pro
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$11.8MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407100090 | Wv Fb Hg Tncy Yrn Yrn of Nyl, Gt 170g/M2 | $3.3M | 22.94% | 99.56% | $763K |
| 5407100010 | Wov Fab Syn Fil Yrn Hi Ten,Poly Wt Lt=170g/M2 | $92K | 33.95% | 102.45% | $31K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5407100000 | Wov Fab Syn Fil Hi Ten Nylon Etc and Polyester | $9.6M |
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.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Costa Rica together take 64% of it.
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8.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 20.54%.