Abaca Headwear Braid Trim
This is a continuous strip of woven abaca (Manila hemp) braid designed specifically for making or ornamenting hats and caps. It is an ornamental trim in the piece, unembroidered, and made of abaca, a vegetable textile fibre. It qualifies under tariff item 5808.10.00 as a braid in the piece, not being knitted or crocheted.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the braid is made of other textile materials not specified elsewhere
Residual heading for other braids in the piece.
If the braid is part of a finished hat or headgear
Hats and headgear made up from textile materials are classified in Chapter 65.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the braid is not impregnated, coated, or laminated with plastics or rubber, as that would exclude it from Chapter 58
• Provide a detailed product description to CBSA showing it is a braid in the piece for headwear ornamentation
• Confirm the abaca fibre content and absence of embroidery
Related Products under Tariff item 5808.10.00
Abaca Fascinator Braid Edge
This is a decorative abaca edging braid supplied in continuous form, designed for attaching to fascinators and hairpieces. It is a braid in the piece, unembroidered, and made of abaca (Manila hemp), a vegetable textile fibre. It falls under tariff item 5808.10.00 as a braid in the piece, not being knitted or crocheted and not excluded by Chapter 58 notes.
Abaca Millinery Crown Braid
This is an ornamental abaca braid in the piece used for crowning and edging custom hats and fascinators. It is unembroidered and made of abaca, a vegetable textile fibre, and is not knitted or crocheted. It falls under tariff item 5808.10.00 as a braid in the piece.
Acetate Fiber Headwear Braid
A fine acetate woven braid for formal hat trims and fascinator bases, in continuous piece form. Acetate is a man-made fibre, so this braid falls under tariff item 5808.10.00 for braids in the piece.
Acrylic Baseball Cap Visor Braid
This is a man-made acrylic fibre braid for edging baseball cap visors and panels in custom hat manufacturing. It is unembroidered and made of acrylic, a man-made fibre, and is not knitted or crocheted. It falls under tariff item 5808.10.00 as a braid in the piece.
Alpaca Wool Hat Braid
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Cashmere Blend Millinery Braid
A premium cashmere-wool blend fine braid for luxury beret trims, in exquisite piece form. Cashmere and wool are animal hair fibres, so this braid falls under tariff item 5808.10.00 for braids in the piece.