What types of fabrics are included under HS-4 5408?

HS-4 5408 includes woven fabrics made from artificial filament yarn, such as viscose rayon, and covers various treatments like bleaching, dyeing, and printing.

How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?

Select the subheading based on the fabric's characteristics, such as whether it is bleached, dyed, or printed, and its composition of artificial filament yarn.

What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-6 codes?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified' and is used for fabrics that do not fit into more specific categories within the HS-6 subheadings.

Can I use HS-4 5408 for all types of artificial filament fabrics?

No, HS-4 5408 is specific to woven fabrics. Ensure your product fits the criteria outlined in the subheadings for accurate classification.

What is the significance of the 85% artificial filament content?

The 85% threshold distinguishes certain fabrics under HS-4 5408, affecting classification and potential import duties.

Are there specific regulations for importing these fabrics?

Yes, regulations may vary by country, so check local import requirements and compliance standards for textiles classified under HS-4 5408.

HS-4 · Heading

5408 — Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404

Chapter 54: Man-made filaments

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 5408 when importing woven fabrics made from artificial filament yarn, such as a shipment of viscose rayon fabric for clothing. This heading covers various types of woven fabrics, including those that are bleached, dyed, or printed.

When choosing between subheadings, consider the fabric's characteristics. For example, 540821 and 540822 differentiate between unbleached and dyed fabrics, both containing 85% or more artificial filament yarn. If your fabric is dyed, use 540822.

If your fabric features multiple colors, you'll want to look at 540823, which covers fabrics with different colored yarns. Meanwhile, 540810 is specific to high tenacity viscose rayon fabrics, so ensure your product meets these criteria before classifying.

For fabrics made from monofilament yarn, options like 540831 through 540834 apply based on whether the fabric is bleached, dyed, or printed. This helps narrow down your classification based on the specific attributes of your woven fabric.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

woven fabrics · artificial filament yarn · viscose rayon fabric · bleached fabrics · dyed fabrics · printed fabrics · monofilament yarn · HS-4 5408 · HS-6 subheadings · fabric classification · import regulations · textile import codes · artificial filament textiles · fabric characteristics · textile trade compliance · HS classification

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Woven viscose rayon fabric for apparel (HS-6: 540810)
Bleached woven fabric with 85% artificial filament (HS-6: 540821)
Dyed woven fabric with 85% artificial filament (HS-6: 540822)
Printed woven fabric using artificial filament yarn (HS-6: 540824)
Woven fabric of artificial monofilament, unbleached (HS-6: 540831)
Woven fabric of artificial monofilament, dyed (HS-6: 540832)
Woven fabric with different colored yarns (HS-6: 540823)

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What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 classifications?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of fabrics are included under HS-4 5408?: HS-4 5408 includes woven fabrics made from artificial filament yarn, such as viscose rayon, and covers various treatments like bleaching, dyeing, and printing.
How do I choose between HS-6 subheadings?: Select the subheading based on the fabric's characteristics, such as whether it is bleached, dyed, or printed, and its composition of artificial filament yarn.
What does n.e.c. mean in the context of HS-6 codes?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified' and is used for fabrics that do not fit into more specific categories within the HS-6 subheadings.
Can I use HS-4 5408 for all types of artificial filament fabrics?: No, HS-4 5408 is specific to woven fabrics. Ensure your product fits the criteria outlined in the subheadings for accurate classification.
What is the significance of the 85% artificial filament content?: The 85% threshold distinguishes certain fabrics under HS-4 5408, affecting classification and potential import duties.
Are there specific regulations for importing these fabrics?: Yes, regulations may vary by country, so check local import requirements and compliance standards for textiles classified under HS-4 5408.

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