HS Code 540761 — Polyester Filament Fabrics | Import Duty, Exporters & Trade Intelligence

Polyester filament fabrics are widely traded synthetic textiles with significant production concentrated in Asia. Country of origin is critical due to textile trade agreements and anti-dumping measures, with moderate transshipment risk through third countries to circumvent trade restrictions.

What is HS Code 540761?

HS Code 540761 covers Polyester Filament Fabrics under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.

Products classified under HS 540761 are used across Apparel, Home textiles, Industrial textiles, Automotive interiors. Demand is driven by Fashion trends, Consumer spending, Industrial production.

Why HS 540761 Matters in Global Trade

Major exporting countries include China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Indonesia based on recent international trade reporting.

Demand is linked to Fashion trends, Consumer spending, Industrial production. Input costs are influenced by Polyester filament yarn.

Import Duty for HS 540761 — US, EU, India

United States: 14.70% MFN. Effective duty depends on HTS10 classification and origin.
European Union: TARIC10 classification dependent. Duty depends on TARIC10 classification and origin treatment.
India: 25% BCD. SWS and IGST may apply in addition.

Active US trade measures:

Section 301 (CN): +18%
Section 301 (CN): +18%
Section 301 (CN): +14.90%
Section 301 (CN): +11.30%
Section 301 (CN): +11.30%

Verify final rates with HTSUS, TARIC, CBIC India, and a licensed customs broker.

Import HS 540761 into the United States

US importers of Polyester Filament Fabrics must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.

Import HS 540761 into the European Union

EU importers classify Polyester Filament Fabrics at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.

Import HS 540761 into India

India assesses Polyester Filament Fabrics at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 25% + SWS 2.50% + IGST 12% = 43.50% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.

Major Exporting Countries — HS 540761

Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Polyester Filament Fabrics are:

China — 59.5% share · 170 importing markets · $2.4B reported trade
South Korea — 11.1% share · 114 importing markets · $447.0M reported trade
Japan — 9.3% share · 86 importing markets · $373.4M reported trade
Turkey — 4.7% share · 128 importing markets · $188.4M reported trade
Indonesia — 3.2% share · 81 importing markets · $130.0M reported trade
Italy — 2.0% share · 99 importing markets
Spain — 1.4% share · 97 importing markets
Vietnam — 1.1% share · 32 importing markets

Largest Recorded Trade Corridors — HS 540761

Largest corridors (2024)

Vietnam imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from China.
Bangladesh imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from China.
Indonesia imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from China.
MM imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from China.
Vietnam imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from Japan.
China imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from Japan.
India imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from China.
Vietnam imports Polyester Filament Fabrics from South Korea.

Trade pattern insight

These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.

HS 540761 Trade Snapshot

HS Code	540761
Product	Polyester Filament Fabrics
Chapter	54 — Synthetic Textile
Major exporting countries	China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Indonesia
Primary industries	Apparel, Home textiles, Industrial textiles, Automotive interiors
Trade year	2024
US duty framework	14.70% MFN
EU duty framework	TARIC10 classification dependent
India BCD	25% BCD

HS 540761 Sourcing Intelligence

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Frequently Asked Questions — HS 540761

What products fall under HS Code 540761?

HS Code 540761 covers Polyester Filament Fabrics and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.

What is the import duty for HS 540761?

Duty varies by destination and classification. US: 14.70% MFN. EU: TARIC10 classification dependent. India: 25% BCD.

Which countries export HS 540761?

Major exporting countries include China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Indonesia, based on recent trade reporting.

HS 540761 — Polyester Filament Fabrics