Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Other Synthetic Filaments (≥85%, Excl. Polyamide & Polyester) (HS 540771) totaled $1.2M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Other Synthetic Filaments (≥85%, Excl. Polyamide & Polyester) paid $195K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPolypropylene, polyethylene, aramid, and other non-polyamide, non-polyester synthetic filament fabrics at 85% or more by weight occupy this residual heading, which serves niche industrial, protective, and specialty apparel markets where commodity polyester or nylon would not meet performance requirements. The US schedule splits by weight — 5407710015 for fabrics under 170 g/m² and 5407710060 for heavier constructions — with the heavier goods often associated with technical and industrial end uses. Japan leads US supply, followed by the United Kingdom and China, reflecting the concentration of advanced synthetic-fiber weaving capacity in those markets.
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Polypropylene, polyethylene, modacrylic, and high-performance fibers such as aramid (e.g., Kevlar-type) or PEEK filaments can fall here when woven at 85% or more by weight. Unlike polyester and nylon, these fibers are classified under separate chapters of the HTS, so confirming the fiber identity through a laboratory fiber-content analysis is essential before classification.
Japan and the UK have established advanced-materials industries producing high-performance synthetic filament fabrics for aerospace, defense, and technical apparel applications — end uses that demand fiber types beyond commodity polyester or nylon. These specialty fabrics often require detailed technical specifications and may be subject to export controls in the country of origin, adding a compliance layer beyond standard customs entry.
Subheading 10 of 25 in heading 5407
Subheading 540771 · $1.2M of $58.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$548KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $12.1M of Unbleached or Bleached Woven Fabrics of Other Synthetic Filaments (≥85%, Excl. Polyamide & Polyester) and exported $3.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5407710015 | Wov Fab Con Synth Fil Yrn Ublch/Blch Wt Lt=170g/M2 | $768K | 15.29% | 99.88% | $117K |
| 5407710060 | Wov Fab Gt=85% Synth Fil Unblch/Blch Gt 170g/M2 | $402K | 19.28% | 100.00% | $77K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5407710000 | Wov Fab Syn Fil Yn NESOI 85% Syn Fil NESOI Unbl Bl | $548K |
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
origin
Japan and United Kingdom together supply 82% of it. United Kingdom pays 24.9% duty; Germany 12.3%.
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rate provision · imports
0.0800% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.66% of imports for consumption.