5407.69 - Other:

This HTS category, 5407.69, encompasses "Other" woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, specifically those containing 85 percent or more by weight of polyester filaments, which do not fall under the more specific subheading 5407.61. This means the fabric must be composed predominantly of polyester filaments and must not be made exclusively of non-textured polyester filaments. The primary characteristic is the woven construction utilizing synthetic filaments, with a significant polyester content by weight.

The distinction from the sibling category 5407.61 lies in the texture of the polyester filaments. While 5407.61 exclusively covers fabrics made from non-textured polyester filaments, 5407.69 includes woven polyester filament fabrics where at least some of the filaments may be textured, or where the fabric composition doesn't meet the precise definition of non-textured filament for 5407.61. This classification relies on the physical properties of the filaments used in the weaving process.

The subcategories within 5407.69 further differentiate these polyester filament woven fabrics based on their finish and coloration. This includes distinctions for fabrics that are presented in their unbleached or bleached state (5407.69.10), those that have been dyed (5407.69.20), and fabrics where the woven effect is achieved using yarns of different colors, or which have been printed (5407.69.90). These subdivisions are crucial for accurately determining the correct tariff rate and identifying the specific nature of the finished textile product.