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54075300
MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALSWoven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404

Of yarns of different colours

Standard EU duty
8%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
22 docs
Y750C105X060X061X062X063+16
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty8%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.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold910/24-1

Laminated textile for furniture upholstery

teksturowane włókna poliestroweGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
DEgold189/25-1

Laminated textile fabric with polyester face

poliestrowe włókna syntetyczneGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
DEgold948/24-1

Laminated textile fabric for furniture upholstery

woven fabricGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
DEgold630/25-1

Laminated textile fabric with woven face and felt backing

polyesterGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
DEgold946/24-1

Laminated textile fabric for furniture upholstery

polyesterGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 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.

Tariff classification scope

CN code 540753 covers woven fabrics of polyester yarn, of yarns of different colours, containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester fibres. These fabrics are produced by weaving with yarn dyed before the weaving process, enabling check, stripe, and jacquard pattern creation. Yarn-dyed polyester fabrics are used in menswear, shirt production, ties, furniture upholstery, and interior decoration. Classification requires confirmation that the pattern was created from dyed yarn, not by piece dyeing or printing the finished fabric. The 85 percent polyester weight threshold must be met.

REACH regulations and textile provisions

Yarn-dyed polyester fabrics are subject to REACH regarding dyes and chemical substances used in each yarn colour. Multiple colours require testing of each yarn colour for restricted substances. Regulation EU 1007/2011 requires fibre composition labelling. GPSR imposes product safety and traceability obligations. Fabrics with complex patterns such as jacquards may require detailed technical documentation describing weave structure and colour scheme. Importers should hold certificates confirming dye compliance with REACH.

Trade and customs procedures

The customs declaration under CN code 540753 should include raw material composition, area weight, weave, width, and pattern and colour description. Customs authorities may verify whether the pattern was created from dyed yarn by analysing fabric structure. Preferential rates are available under FTA agreements with double transformation origin rules. High-quality yarn-dyed fabrics for upholstery and fashion are mainly imported from Europe and Turkey.

Importing synthetic woven fabrics - duties CN 5407 53

Synthetic woven fabrics CN 5407 53 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 to confirm that fabric is yarn-dyed?
Yarn-dyed fabric shows a pattern visible on both sides, with individual warp and weft threads of different colours visible in the weave structure. Microscopic analysis confirms that the dye is an integral part of each thread rather than applied to the finished fabric surface.
Are check polyester fabrics classified under code 540753?
Yes, if the check pattern was created from polyester yarn dyed before weaving and the fabric contains at least 85 percent by weight of polyester. Classification requires confirmation of the pattern creation method, as checks can also be achieved through printing.
What origin rules apply to yarn-dyed fabrics?
Origin rules under EU FTA agreements require double transformation: yarn must be produced and dyed, then fabric woven in the preference country. Weaving alone from imported dyed yarn may not be sufficient to obtain originating product status.
What is the EU duty on yarn-dyed polyester woven fabric CN 5407 53?
Yarn-dyed polyester woven fabric under CN 5407 53 is subject to conventional EU customs duty and import VAT. Check the rate in TARIC. Fibre composition labelling per EU 1007/2011 is mandatory.