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Metallic Polyester Hat Trim Braid

A polyester braid with metallic lame effect for festive headwear, woven in piece. Polyester is a man-made fibre, and this braid is classified under tariff item 5808.10.00 as a braid in the piece.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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5808.90.00Same rate: Free

If the braid is made of a textile material other than man-made fibres

This heading covers braids in the piece of other textile materials.

5809.00.00Same rate: Free

If the braid is made of metal thread

Woven fabrics of metal thread are classified in heading 58.09.

5806.20.00Same rate: Free

If the braid is a narrow woven fabric with selvedges

Narrow woven fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm are classified in heading 58.06.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the braid is not knitted or crocheted, as those are excluded

• Note that if the metallic effect is achieved with metal thread, the braid may be classified elsewhere

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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 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.

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