Cotton Webbing Strap
Cotton webbing strap is a narrow woven fabric of cotton, typically 2-3 cm wide with woven selvages on both edges, used for straps in bags and apparel. It falls under tariff item 5806.31.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, with selvages on both edges.
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 webbing is made of man-made fibres
Narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibres are classified under a different tariff item in heading 58.06.
If the webbing is incorporated into finished bags or luggage
Finished bags and similar containers are classified in Chapter 42.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the webbing width is 30 cm or less and has selvages on both edges to meet the narrow woven fabric definition
• Provide the cotton fibre content and weave construction in your import documents
• If the webbing is cut to length and finished with buckles or other fittings, it may be classified as a made-up article
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 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.