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📦 Other woven fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides

Other woven fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides

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Overview

The category 'Other woven fabrics, containing 85 percent or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides' (HS Code: 5407.41) includes woven fabrics primarily made of nylon or other polyamide filaments. These fabrics are widely used in various applications, including apparel, industrial textiles, and home furnishings due to their durability, elasticity, and resistance to abrasion. This category does not include fabrics mixed with other fibers where nylon or polyamides constitute less than 85% of the weight. Global trade in this category is driven by demand in fashion, sportswear, and technical textile industries, with significant production and export hubs in Asia and Europe.

Total Trade Volume

USD 1.2 billion

Data from 2022

Source

United Nations Comtrade Database

Tariff Analysis

Average Rate

8.5%

Highest Rate

12% (imposed by certain developing countries)

Lowest Rate

0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Korea FTA)

Common Restrictions

  • Import quotas in some countries to protect domestic textile industries
  • Anti-dumping duties on specific exporters (e.g., China in the EU)
  • Labeling and certification requirements for synthetic fabrics
  • Environmental compliance standards for production processes

Market Trends

Growing demand for sustainable and recycled nylon fabrics

Increased investment in eco-friendly production technologies and a shift in consumer preference towards sustainable textiles

2021-2023

Rise in technical textile applications

Higher demand for nylon fabrics in automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors due to their strength and versatility

2020-2022

Shift of production to Southeast Asia

Lower labor costs and favorable trade policies have led to increased exports from countries like Vietnam and Thailand

2019-2023

Recent Developments

EU Imposes New Tariffs on Chinese Nylon Fabrics

The European Union introduced anti-dumping duties ranging from 5% to 10% on nylon fabric imports from China to protect domestic manufacturers.

March 2023

Potential increase in prices for EU consumers and a shift in sourcing to other Asian countries like South Korea and Taiwan.

USMCA Agreement Boosts North American Trade

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has reduced tariffs on nylon fabrics within the region, encouraging intra-regional trade.

July 2022

Increased exports from Mexico to the US and Canada, strengthening regional supply chains.

Innovation in Recycled Nylon Fabrics

Major textile manufacturers in South Korea announced new lines of recycled nylon fabrics, responding to global sustainability trends.

September 2023

Likely to enhance South Korea's market share in eco-conscious markets like Europe and North America.