Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Woven Fabrics, 85% or More Nylon or Polyamide Filament, Unbleached or Bleached (HS 540741) totaled $886K in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Woven Fabrics, 85% or More Nylon or Polyamide Filament, Unbleached or Bleached paid $234K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Woven Fabrics, 85% or More Nylon or Polyamide Filament, Unbleached or Bleached imports of $886K in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $786K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnbleached and bleached woven fabrics with at least 85% nylon or polyamide filament by weight represent the base-state, undyed form of nylon fabric used in apparel linings, parachute cloth, luggage, and industrial filtration. The US schedule includes dedicated lines for typewriter ribbon fabric (5407410010 and 5407410020) — a legacy end-use — alongside weight-based splits at 170 g/m² for general nylon fabrics (5407410030 and 5407410060). Taiwan is the leading supplier, with China also a significant source; Chinese-origin goods in this category are subject to Section 301 tariffs. The 85% polyamide threshold and the unbleached/bleached finish are both classification prerequisites that must be confirmed by fiber analysis and processing records.
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The 85% threshold is measured by weight of all fibers in the fabric. A fiber composition test per AATCC or ISO methods is the standard verification approach. Elastomeric fibers like spandex are included in the total weight calculation, so even small percentages of spandex can push nylon content below 85% and shift classification to a different subheading. Importers should request certified fiber analysis from the mill before entry.
Typewriter ribbon fabric (5407410010 and 5407410020) is a historically distinct end-use product with specific weave density and width characteristics that CBP has long tracked separately for statistical and duty purposes. Although typewriter use has declined, the tariff lines remain active and can apply to similar narrow woven nylon fabrics used in printer ribbons or other precision ink-transfer applications. Correct classification requires confirming both the fiber content and the intended end-use.
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Subheading 12 of 25 in heading 5407
Subheading 540741 · $886K of $58.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407410030 | Wov Fabs Nylon/Poly Unblch/Blch Wgt Lt=170g/M2 | $689K | 31.05% | 100.00% | $214K |
| 5407410060 | Wov Fab of Nylon/Poly Unblch/Blch Wgt Gt 170g/M2 | $172K | 9.46% | 40.59% | $16K |
| 5407410010 | Nyl/Polymds Unbl/Bl Typwrtr Rib Both Selvages Wovn | $25K | 13.60% | 100.00% | $3K |
| 5407410020 | Nylon/Polyamds Unblch/Blch Typewriter Ribon Other | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5407410000 | Wov Fab Syn Fil Yn NESOI 85% Nylon Unbl and Bleach | $244K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$886KYoY · free account
Exports
$244KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.5M of Woven Fabrics, 85% or More Nylon or Polyamide Filament, Unbleached or Bleached and exported $6.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Taiwan and China together supply 73% of it. China pays 51.1% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
11.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 26.37% of imports for consumption.