Cotton Awning Binding Tape
Cotton awning binding tape is a narrow woven cotton fabric, 2.5 cm wide, with reinforced selvages on both edges, used to bind and finish the edges of awnings. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, not exceeding 30 cm in width, with selvages as defined in Chapter Note 5.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tape is made of man-made fibres instead of cotton
Narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibres are classified under a different tariff item within the same heading.
If the tape is coated or impregnated with plastics or rubber
Textile fabrics coated or impregnated with plastics or rubber are excluded from Chapter 58 by Chapter Note 1.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tape has woven, gummed, or otherwise made selvages on both edges to qualify as narrow woven fabric under heading 58.06
• Declare the cotton composition and width (≤30 cm) accurately on customs documents
• Verify whether the tape is treated with any coating that might shift classification to Chapter 59
Related Products under Tariff item 5806.31.00
Cotton Belt Webbing
Cotton belt webbing is a heavy-duty narrow woven cotton fabric, 3-5 cm wide, with reinforced selvages, used as a base for waist belts. It qualifies under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, with selvages on both edges.
Cotton Bias Binding Tape
Cotton bias binding tape is a narrow bias-cut woven cotton fabric with folded edges, unfolded width not exceeding 30 cm, used for hemming garments and quilts. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, specifically including bias binding with folded edges per Chapter Note 5(c).
Cotton Curtain Header Tape
Cotton curtain header tape is a narrow woven cotton tape, 3 cm wide with selvages, containing looped headers for curtain pleating. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, despite the loops, as it retains the essential character of a narrow woven fabric.
Cotton Luggage Strap Fabric
Cotton luggage strap fabric is a durable narrow woven cotton fabric, 4 cm wide with double selvages, used for luggage handles and straps. It qualifies under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, with selvages on both edges.
Cotton Medical Gauze Bandage Fabric
Cotton medical gauze bandage fabric is a narrow plain woven cotton fabric, 5 cm wide, for cutting into medical bandages, but not of gauze weave. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, and is not classified as gauze under heading 58.03.
Cotton Shoelace Fabric
Cotton shoelace fabric is a flat narrow woven cotton fabric, 1 cm wide with selvages, cut into lengths for shoelaces before rounding. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, as it is presented as unfinished fabric prior to final shoelace processing.