5407.10.00 - Woven fabrics obtained from high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides or of polyesters

This HTS category, 5407.10.00, encompasses woven fabrics manufactured from high tenacity yarns derived from nylon, other polyamides, or polyesters. The defining characteristic of these fabrics is the use of yarns specifically engineered for enhanced strength and durability, often referred to as "high tenacity" yarns. This distinguishes them from fabrics made with standard filament yarns. Examples of such fabrics might include those used in industrial applications requiring robust material, such as in the manufacturing of tents, sails, parachutes, or tire cord.

When classifying woven fabrics under heading 5407, it is crucial to differentiate 5407.10.00 from its sibling categories. While other subheadings within 5407 may cover fabrics made from strips or those with specific compositions (like 85% or more of polyamide or polyester filaments), this particular heading is solely focused on the yarn's tenaciter and origin (nylon, other polyamides, or polyesters). Fabrics woven from lower tenacity yarns or from different synthetic filament materials would fall under alternative headings.

Within the 5407.10.00 classification, further distinction is made through subcategories based on specific physical characteristics. The subcategories 5407.10.00.10 and 5407.10.00.90 provide a means to separate these high tenacity yarn fabrics by their weight per square meter, specifically for polyester-based fabrics not exceeding 170 g/m². This allows for more granular reporting and potential tariff differentiation based on the fabric's density and weight.