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54083200
MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALSWoven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405

Dyed

Classification and product scope

CN code 540832 covers woven fabrics of viscose rayon yarn, dyed, mixed with other fibres. Mixed viscose fabrics combine viscose properties such as softness and moisture absorption with characteristics of other fibres like polyester or cotton, achieving improved performance parameters. Dyeing takes place after weaving, providing uniform colour. These fabrics are used in apparel, decorative materials, and bed linen production. Classification requires confirmation that the fabric is made from continuous viscose yarn as the dominant component, is dyed, and contains admixtures of other fibres.

REACH, EU 1007/2011 and GPSR requirements

Dyed mixed viscose fabrics are subject to REACH regarding dyes and chemical substances. Different fibres in the blend may require different dyeing techniques, increasing the number of chemicals to assess. Regulation EU 1007/2011 requires full composition labelling with the percentage share of each fibre. GPSR imposes product safety and traceability obligations. Reactive dyes for viscose and disperse dyes for polyester in the blend may require separate REACH compliance testing.

Import and trade

The customs declaration under CN code 540832 should include full raw material composition in weight percentages, dyeing confirmation, area weight, weave, and width. Customs authorities may take samples for composition analysis. Importers should check duty rates in TARIC. Preferential rates are available under FTA agreements. Origin rules require double transformation.

Dyed viscose blend fabrics CN 5408 32 - classification

CN code 5408 32 classifies dyed woven fabrics of viscose rayon containing less than 85% artificial fibres mixed with other fibres. Viscose blends are popular for combining the softness of viscose with the functional properties of other fibres. In customs classification, the percentage of artificial fibres and the type of companion fibres are decisive. Importers should provide a fibre composition certificate from an accredited laboratory.

Frequently asked questions

What fibre blends does code 540832 cover?
Code 540832 covers dyed viscose fabrics mixed with other fibres such as polyester, cotton, polyamide, or other synthetic and artificial fibres. Viscose must be the dominant component of the fabric. The exact percentage composition determines classification.
Do viscose-polyester fabrics require special dyeing?
Yes, viscose-polyester blends require two-stage dyeing using reactive dyes for viscose and disperse dyes for polyester. Both dye types must comply with REACH requirements. This process is more complex than single-component dyeing.
How to label mixed viscose fabrics?
The label must contain raw material composition with the percentage share of each fibre in descending order, e.g. viscose 65 percent, polyester 35 percent. The fibre name must correspond to the official name in Annex I of Regulation EU 1007/2011.
How to determine fibre composition for CN 5408 32 blend fabrics?
The fibre composition of CN 5408 32 fabrics is determined by laboratory methods (chemical dissolution or microscopy). The certificate must come from an accredited laboratory. Composition determines classification and any applicable trade measures.