5407.41.00 - Unbleached or bleached

This HTS category, 5407.41.00, specifically covers woven fabrics manufactured from synthetic filament yarns, with a particular focus on those containing 85 percent or more by weight of nylon or other polyamide filaments. The defining characteristic of this subcategory is that the fabrics are presented in their unbleached or bleached state. This means they have undergone initial processing to remove natural impurities or whitening, but have not yet been subjected to dyeing, printing, or the incorporation of yarns of different colors.

Unlike its siblings, 5407.42.00 (dyed), 5407.43 (of yarns of different colors), and 5407.44.00 (printed), this classification is reserved for fabrics prior to these subsequent coloration or patterning processes. The distinction is crucial for customs purposes, as it signifies a different stage of manufacture and market readiness.

This category further subdivides into more specific classifications. One subcategory addresses fabrics specifically suitable for typewriter and machine ribbons, defined by precise decitex ranges and thread counts for both warp and filling yarns. The alternative subcategory, "Other," encompasses all remaining woven fabrics of nylon or other polyamide filaments, unbleached or bleached, that do not meet the stringent specifications for ribbon production. This hierarchical structure allows for granular classification based on both material composition and specific end-use characteristics.