5407.69.10 - Unbleached or bleached

This HTS classification, 5407.69.10, specifically covers unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, where the fabric contains 85 percent or more by weight of polyester filaments. These fabrics are characterized by their natural or processed state prior to dyeing, printing, or the introduction of multiple colors within the yarn itself. The emphasis here is on the foundational state of the fabric, before further coloration treatments are applied.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 5407.69.20 encompasses dyed fabrics and 5407.69.90 covers printed fabrics, this node, 5407.69.10, is reserved for those fabrics that have undergone either no bleaching or only bleaching processes. The "other" designation within this sub-heading signifies that these fabrics are not dyed, printed, or composed of yarns of different colors.

Further classification within 5407.69.10 is determined by the weight of the fabric. The subcategories, 5407.69.10.10 and 5407.69.10.60, differentiate based on whether the fabric weighs not more than 170 g/m² or more than 170 g/m², respectively. This weight distinction is a common criterion in textile classification, often influencing fabric performance, end-use suitability, and potentially duty rates.