Cotton Bobbinet Tulle
Fine cotton net fabric produced on bobbinet machines, ideal for vintage costume overlays and millinery. It is a non-woven, non-knitted tulle net, per Chapter 58 exclusions, and falls under heading 58.04.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is gauze with a specific warp construction
Gauze of heading 58.03 has a distinct weave with crossing threads.
If the net is knotted rather than machine-made
Knotted nets are excluded from heading 58.04 by Chapter note 4.
If the fabric is coated or laminated with plastics
Section note 1(h) excludes such fabrics from Chapter 58.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the fabric is not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber
• If the tulle is in strips or motifs, check if it is 'made up' under Section note 7
• Declare the cotton content and bobbinet construction for accurate classification
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