Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn — HTS 5408
Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405
Chapter 54 › Heading 5408
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5408 is a broad product category for woven fabrics made from artificial filament yarn. “Artificial” generally means manufactured fibers made from regenerated or chemically modified natural polymers, such as viscose or rayon; it is different from “synthetic” fibers made from polymers such as polyester or nylon. The heading can also include certain woven fabrics made from materials classified in heading 5405, subject to the tariff’s wording and exclusions.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To select the specific 8-digit HTSUS subheading, follow the available subheadings and legal notes, usually checking the fiber or material, whether the fabric is mixed or composed of particular yarns, and the fabric’s construction or finishing characteristics. Confirm the product’s actual composition and technical specifications against the current HTSUS, and obtain customs-broker or classification advice when the wording is unclear.
What to check
- Confirm the fiber content by reviewing the supplier’s specification, laboratory data, or other reliable records; distinguish artificial fibers from synthetic fibers and natural fibers.
- Identify whether the fabric is wholly or partly made from artificial filament yarn, and document every significant fiber in a blend.
- Check the fabric’s construction and finishing details, such as weave, coated or laminated treatment, embroidery, or other special features, because these may affect classification or exclusions.
- Read the subheading text, section and chapter notes, and any applicable statistical suffixes in the current HTSUS rather than stopping at heading 5408.
- Compare the proposed code with prior binding rulings or ask a qualified customs broker or the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for a binding classification decision when material facts are uncertain.
HTS heading 5408 summary
Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5408.10.00.00 👉 | Woven fabrics obtained from high tenacity yarn of viscose rayon (618) | 14.9% | Free | 81% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5408?
Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.