54071000
MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS›Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404
Woven fabrics obtained from high-tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides or of polyesters
Standard EU duty
8%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
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Standard rates
| Applies to | Type | Rate | Conditions | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERGA OMNES | Third country duty | 8% | — | R1789/03 |
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 6.4%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD605The benefit of this tariff quota is subject to the presentation of the outward processing authorisation, for the purpose of implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 32/2000, Annex II, footnote (1). This concerns goods resulting from processing work as provided for in the arrangements with Switzerland on processing traffic in textiles.
CD797A reference to Annex 5-A of Council Decision (EU) 2017/37 on the signing on behalf of the European Union of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada, of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part (OJ L 11) should be made on the commercial invoice or any other commercial document.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
Import controlERGA OMNES (excl. IR)R0267/12
Import control
ERGA OMNES (excl. IR)R0267/12
Documents / references
C067Y069Y949
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y949— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C067— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: Y069— Import/export allowed after control
- Y004Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- DU072Goods 1C210 from the dual use list.
- CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).
Export authorization (Dual use)ALLTCR2003/25
Export authorization (Dual use)
ALLTCR2003/25
Documents / references
X060X061X062X063X064X065X066X067X068X070X071Y901
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X060— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: X061— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X062— Import/export allowed after control
- Y015Other conditions: X063— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: X064— Import/export allowed after control
- Y025Other conditions: X065— Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X066— Import/export allowed after control
- Y035Other conditions: X067— Import/export allowed after control
- Y040Other conditions: X068— Import/export allowed after control
- Y045Other conditions: X070— Import/export allowed after control
- Y050Other conditions: X071— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: Y901— Import/export allowed after control
- Y099Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD464If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure, an export authorisation must be presented according to Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of the European Parliament and of the Council and its amendments.
- DU072Goods 1C210 from the dual use list.
- DU063Goods 1C010 from the dual use list.
Export controlBYR0765/06
Export control
BYR0765/06
Documents / references
X803X805Y801Y802
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y801— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y802— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X803— Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X805— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM951It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, dual-use goods and technology, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Belarus or for use in Belarus.COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 765/2006 – Articles 1e (COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2022/355)
Restriction on exportIRR0267/12
Restriction on export
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
Y966
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y966— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).
- MG642M6C1
- CD985If the goods declared are described in footnote "MG" linked to the measure (article 4a, article 4c of the Council regulation 267/2012):It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III or any other item that the Member State determines could contribute to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, whether or not originating in the Union, to any Iranian person, entity or body or for use in Iran. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.
Import control on restricted goods and technologiesIRR0267/12
Import control on restricted goods and technologies
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
Y966
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y966— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD971Annex III (MG footnotes) shall list the items, including goods and technology, contained in the Missile Technology Control Regime list (Council regulation 267/2012).
- MG642M6C1
- CD985If the goods declared are described in footnote "MG" linked to the measure (article 4a, article 4c of the Council regulation 267/2012):It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III or any other item that the Member State determines could contribute to the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems, whether or not originating in the Union, to any Iranian person, entity or body or for use in Iran. It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex III whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.
Import controlIRR0267/12
Import control
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
Y949
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y949— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD989If the goods declared are described in footnote "DU" linked to the measure a prior import authorisation must be presented for the import, purchase or transport from Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex I, whether or not originating in Iran (R267/2012).
- DU072Goods 1C210 from the dual use list.
Import controlIRR0267/12
Import control
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
Y750
Conditions
- Y060Other conditions: Y750— Import/export allowed after control
- Y099Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM01042Article 4 of Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 (consolidated version)It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transport from Iran, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II whether the item concerned originates in Iran or not.
Export controlIRR0267/12
Export control
IRR0267/12
Documents / references
C105X060X061X062X063X064X065X066X067X068X070X071Y250Y251Y750
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y250— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: Y251— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: C105— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: X060— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: X061— Import/export allowed after control
- Y015Other conditions: X062— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: X063— Import/export allowed after control
- Y025Other conditions: X064— Import/export allowed after control
- Y030Other conditions: X065— Import/export allowed after control
- Y035Other conditions: X066— Import/export allowed after control
- Y040Other conditions: X067— Import/export allowed after control
- Y045Other conditions: X068— Import/export allowed after control
- Y050Other conditions: X070— Import/export allowed after control
- Y055Other conditions: X071— Import/export allowed after control
- Y060Other conditions: Y750— Import/export allowed after control
- Y099Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD988A prior authorisation shall be required for the export, purchase or transport to Iran of the goods and technology listed in Annex II and VIIb (R267/2012).
- TM01044Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 267/2012 (consolidated version)1. Without prejudice to Article 1(b) of Regulation (EU) No 359/2011, the competent authorities may grant, under such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate, an authorisation for a transaction in relation to goods and technology referred to in Article 2(1) of this Regulation or assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 5(1), provided that:(a) the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes; and(b) in those cases where the transaction concerns goods or technology contained in the Nuclear Suppliers Group or Missile Technology Control Regime lists, the Sanctions Committee has determined in advance and on a case-by-case basis that the transaction would clearly not contribute to the development of technologies in support of Iran's proliferation-sensitive nuclear activities, or to the development of nuclear weapon development delivery systems.2. The Member State concerned shall inform the other Member States and the Commission, within four weeks, of authorisations granted under this Article.
Import prohibitionKPR0936/15
Import prohibition
KPR0936/15
Notes
- TM250These textile products may only be imported into the Union provided an annual quantitative limit is established in accordance with the appropriate procedure provided for in Article 30-32 (See Regulation (EU) 2015/936, OJ L 160, Article 3).
Restriction on exportKPR1509/17
Restriction on export
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
Y963
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y963— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- MG614Fibrous or Filamentary Materials ‘Fibrous or filamantary materials’ and prepregs, as follows: i. Carbon, aramid, or glass ‘fibrous or filamentary materials’ having both of the following characteristics: (1) A ‘specific modulus’ exceeding 3,18 × 106 m; and (2) A ‘specific tensile strength’ exceeding 76,2 × 103 m; ii. Prepregs: Thermoset resin-impregnated continuous ‘yarns’, ‘rovings’, ‘tows’ or ‘tapes’ with a width of 30 mm or less, made from carbon, aramid, or glass ‘fibrous or filamentary materials’ controlled in (a) above.
- CD722It shall be prohibited (Article 3 (1) (a) (c) of the Council Regulation 2017/1905):(a) to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology, including software, listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in the DPRK(c) to import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK
Restriction on entry into free circulationKPR1836/17
Restriction on entry into free circulation
KPR1836/17
Documents / references
Y084
Conditions
- Y010Other conditions: Y084— Import/export allowed after control
- Y999Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM880Goods from the Annex XIf of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (Textiles)
- CD446By way of derogation from Article 16h of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise the import, purchase or transfer of textiles, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on a case-by-case basis.
Import control on restricted goods and technologiesKPR1509/17
Import control on restricted goods and technologies
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.
- DU072Goods 1C210 from the dual use list.
- DU063Goods 1C010 from the dual use list.
Export control on restricted goods and technologiesKPR1509/17
Export control on restricted goods and technologies
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
C052Y920
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y920— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: C052— Import/export allowed after control
- Y003Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD994If the declared goods are referred to in the footnotes linked to the measure an export/import authorisation must be presented.
- DU072Goods 1C210 from the dual use list.
- DU063Goods 1C010 from the dual use list.
Import controlKPR1509/17
Import control
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
Y963
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y963— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- MG614Fibrous or Filamentary Materials ‘Fibrous or filamantary materials’ and prepregs, as follows: i. Carbon, aramid, or glass ‘fibrous or filamentary materials’ having both of the following characteristics: (1) A ‘specific modulus’ exceeding 3,18 × 106 m; and (2) A ‘specific tensile strength’ exceeding 76,2 × 103 m; ii. Prepregs: Thermoset resin-impregnated continuous ‘yarns’, ‘rovings’, ‘tows’ or ‘tapes’ with a width of 30 mm or less, made from carbon, aramid, or glass ‘fibrous or filamentary materials’ controlled in (a) above.
- CD722It shall be prohibited (Article 3 (1) (a) (c) of the Council Regulation 2017/1905):(a) to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology, including software, listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in the DPRK(c) to import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK
Export controlKPR1509/17
Export control
KPR1509/17
Documents / references
C052Y753
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y753— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: C052— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD01000Aricle 3 (REG 2017/1509):a) It shall be prohibited: (a) to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology, including software, listed in Annex II, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in, or for use in the DPRK.Article 8.by way of derogation from Article 3(1) and Article 7(1), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise, under the terms and conditions they deem appropriate, the direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the items and technology, including software, referred to in point (a) and (b) of Article 3(1) or the assistance or brokering services referred to in Article 7(1), provided that the goods and technology, assistance or brokering services are for food, agricultural, medical or other humanitarian purposes.
Export controlRUR0833/14
Export control
RUR0833/14
Documents / references
X840X990X991Y987Y995
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: X990— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: X991— Import/export allowed after control
- Y010Other conditions: Y987— Import/export allowed after control
- Y020Other conditions: Y995— Import/export allowed after control
- Y071Other conditions: X840— Import/export allowed after control
- Y090Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- TM856It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, dual-use goods and technology, whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Russia or for use in Russia.Regulation (EU) 833/2014 - Article 2 (1)
Import controlUAR0692/14
Import control
UAR0692/14
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y997
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y997— Import allowed
- Y002Other conditions: U078— Import allowed
- Y003Other conditions: U079— Import allowed
- Y005Other conditions: N954— Import allowed
- Y007Other conditions: U045— Import allowed
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import is not allowed
Notes
- CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol.The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part.II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited:(a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or(b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.
Import controlUAR0263/22
Import control
UAR0263/22
Documents / references
N954U045U078U079Y984
Conditions
- Y001Other conditions: Y984— Import/export allowed after control
- Y002Other conditions: N954— Import/export allowed after control
- Y005Other conditions: U045— Import/export allowed after control
- Y006Other conditions: U078— Import/export allowed after control
- Y007Other conditions: U079— Import/export allowed after control
- Y009Other conditions: the condition is not fulfilled— Import/export not allowed after control
Notes
- CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77):I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine.The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport;(ii) telecommunications;(iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
V020Medical devices, as defined by the Act on Medical Devices of 20 May 2010, (Journal of Laws of 2019, item 175, 447, 534), released for free circulation on the territory of the Republic of Poland
8%V120For medical devices referred to in item 13 of Annex No. 3 to the Act in the wording applicable before the date of entry into force of the Act of 7 April 2022 on medical devices (Journal of Laws, item 974), the tax rate referred to in Art. 41 sec. 2 shall apply if, in accordance with: 1) Art. 120 sec. 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on medical devices, amending Directive 2001/83/EC, Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and repealing Council Directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) or 2) Article 110 paragraph 4 of the regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2017 on in vitro diagnostic medical devices and repealing Directive 98/79/EC and Commission Decision 2010/227/EU (Official Journal of the European Union L117 of 5 April 2017) – these products have been placed on the market and are still being made available on the market or put into use.
8%V999Other
23%Codes in the same group
540720Woven fabrics obtained from strip or the like540730Fabrics specified in note|9|to Section|XI540741Other woven fabrics, containing 85|% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides - Unbleached or bleached540742Dyed540743Of yarns of different colours540744Printed540751Other woven fabrics, containing 85|% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments - Unbleached or bleached540752Dyed
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Binding Tariff Information
BTI classification examples
ITgold-BTI0105
Laminated anti-puncture textile for safety shoe soles
włókna poliestroweGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold398/24-1
High-tenacity polyester woven fabric for cruising sails
poliestr (włókna syntetyczne)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold099/24-1
High-tenacity aramid fabric coated with plastic
polyamideGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold471/24-1
High-tenacity polyester woven fabric
poliestr (włókna syntetyczne)GRI 1GRI 6
SKgold6/24/152
Woven polyester geotextile fabric
poliestr (PET)GRI 1GRI 6
BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.
Product description and tariff classification
CN code 540710 covers woven fabrics obtained from high-tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides. High-tenacity yarns are characterised by increased resistance to stretching and abrasion compared to standard yarns. These fabrics are used primarily in tyre production, conveyor belts, V-belts, tarpaulins, tents, and military equipment. Classification under code 540710 requires the fabric to be made predominantly from high-tenacity polyamide yarn and to meet the definition of woven fabric in Note 1 to Section XI of the Combined Nomenclature. Fabrics made from standard-tenacity yarn are classified under other codes within heading 5407.
Regulatory requirements and technical standards
Woven fabrics of high-tenacity polyamide yarn imported into the EU are subject to the Textile Regulation EU 1007/2011 for naming and labelling. REACH requires verification of compliance with chemical substance restrictions. For fabrics intended for construction applications, such as geotextiles, requirements under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) may apply. Fabrics for personal protective equipment applications are subject to Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE. GPSR imposes general safety and traceability requirements. For technical fabrics intended for the automotive or aerospace industry, additional industry standards may be required by end customers.
Customs practice and trade in technical fabrics
The customs declaration for fabric imports under CN code 540710 should include information on raw material composition, area weight, weave type, width, and confirmation of yarn high tenacity. Customs authorities may require technical documentation or a manufacturer certificate confirming tensile strength parameters. Importers should check current duty rates and trade measures in TARIC. Technical fabrics with specialised applications may qualify for autonomous duty suspensions. Preferential duty rates are available under free trade agreements provided the rules of origin involving double transformation of the raw material are met.
Importing synthetic woven fabrics - duties CN 5407 10
Synthetic woven fabrics CN 5407 10 are classified by polymer type (nylon, polyester), treatment (unbleached, dyed, printed), and composition. Import into the EU is subject to conventional customs duty and import VAT. Fibre composition labelling under EU 1007/2011 is mandatory. Average duty rates are several percent.
Frequently asked questions
How is high-tenacity yarn defined in the context of code 540710?
High-tenacity yarn is yarn whose tensile strength exceeds specific threshold values set out in the Notes to Chapter 54 of the Combined Nomenclature. For polyamides, the threshold is typically above 60 centinewtons per tex. The yarn must meet these criteria, confirmed by a manufacturer certificate.
Do fabrics under code 540710 require CE marking?
CE marking is not required for textile fabrics as such. However, fabrics forming part of construction products are subject to CPR and may require CE marking. Fabrics used in personal protective equipment are subject to PPE regulation and require CE marking plus an EU declaration of conformity.
What rules of origin apply to nylon woven fabrics?
For fabrics in Chapter 54, rules of origin under EU free trade agreements typically require double transformation, meaning the yarn must be produced and woven in the preference country. Weaving alone from imported yarn may not be sufficient to obtain originating product status.
What is the EU duty on high-tenacity nylon woven fabric CN 5407 10?
High-tenacity nylon woven fabric under CN 5407 10 is subject to conventional EU customs duty and import VAT. Check the rate in TARIC. Fibre composition labelling per EU 1007/2011 is mandatory.
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