Cotton Trimming Ribbon
Cotton trimming ribbon is a decorative narrow woven cotton ribbon, 2 cm wide with selvages, used for apparel trimming and upholstery. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as other cotton narrow woven fabrics, not exceeding 30 cm in width.
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 ribbon is made of man-made fibres
Narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibres are classified under a different item.
If the ribbon features embroidery without a visible ground
Embroidery without visible ground is classified under heading 58.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the ribbon is woven, not knitted or crocheted, as those fall under different chapters
• Ensure the width is 30 cm or less with selvages on both edges
• If the ribbon has decorative motifs or is embroidered, it may be classified under heading 58.10 instead
Related Products under Tariff item 5806.31.00
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.
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 per Chapter Note 5.
Cotton Bias Binding Tape
Cotton bias binding tape is a narrow bias-cut woven cotton fabric, with unfolded width not exceeding 30 cm and folded edges, used for hemming garments and quilts. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, including bias binding with folded edges as 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 classifies under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, despite the loops, as it retains the essential character of a narrow woven fabric.
Cotton Luggage Strap Fabric
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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 it is not a gauze weave. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as other narrow woven cotton fabrics, not classifiable under heading 58.03 as gauze.