Metallic Thread Net Fabric
Metallic Thread Net Fabric is a net fabric incorporating metallic lame threads to add sparkle, used in apparel and furnishings. It is classified under tariff item 5804.10.00 as a tulle or other net fabric, as the base structure is a machine-made net. Chapter note 7 to Chapter 58 includes articles made of metal thread for apparel or furnishing, supporting classification in this heading.
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 made of metallized yarn and not a net
Metallized yarn is classified in heading 56.05, and fabrics made entirely of such yarn may be classified elsewhere.
If the metallic threads are applied as a coating
Textile fabrics with metallic coatings are classified in Chapter 59, not Chapter 58.
If the fabric is woven with metal thread
Woven fabrics of metal thread are classified in heading 58.09, not as tulles or net fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the metallic threads are incorporated into the net structure and do not dominate the fabric's essential character
• Provide the CBSA with a detailed fibre breakdown, including the metallic thread content, to support classification
• If the fabric is coated or laminated, it may fall under Chapter 59
Related Products under Tariff item 5804.10.00
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Sheer silk illusion net fabric with fine mesh, over 85% silk by weight, ideal for wedding gown overlays. As a tulle-style net not knitted or crocheted, it fits tariff item 5804.10.00, distinct from lace due to lacking intricate patterns.
Acetate Hex Net Fabric
Luxurious acetate yarn hexagonal net for formal wear linings and overlays. Classified under tariff item 5804.10.00 as other net fabric. Acetate's semi-synthetic shine enhances the tulle effect.
Cotton Bobbinet Net Fabric
Traditional machine-made cotton net with a fine hexagonal mesh, used historically for curtains and lightweight garments. It qualifies under tariff item 5804.10.00 as other tulle/net fabric, machine-constructed without weaving.
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.
Cotton Mosquito Netting Fabric
Lightweight cotton net fabric with small mesh openings, designed for insect screening in apparel or home use. It is a tulle or other net fabric, not knotted like heading 56.08, and is not woven, knitted or crocheted, per Chapter 58 note 1.
Cotton Tulle Fabric
A lightweight, fine net fabric made from cotton yarns, used primarily for veils, tutus, and decorative overlays in apparel and costumes. It is a tulle net fabric of cotton, distinct from woven fabrics of heading 58.03 and from lace of heading 58.10.