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Merino Wool Metallic Thread Embroidery

Merino wool strips embroidered with gold metallic threads, used for apparel trim. Heading 58.10 explicitly includes embroidery with metal thread on a visible ground of textile fabric, and merino wool is a fine animal hair, qualifying under tariff item 5810.99.00.

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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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5809.00.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is woven with metal thread and is of a kind used for apparel

Woven fabrics of metal thread are classified under heading 58.09.

5605.00.00Same rate: Free

If the product is metallized yarn rather than embroidered fabric

Metallized yarn is classified under heading 56.05.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the metallic threads are not the predominant material, as this could reclassify the product

• If the strips are cut to size for specific garments, they may be considered made-up articles

• Keep documentation on the wool content and embroidery process for CBSA verification

Related Products under Tariff item 5810.99.00

Acrylic Yarn Embroidered Patches

Pre-cut embroidered patches on acrylic blend fabric base, featuring sequin applique and detailed stitching for badges or logos. Acrylic is a man-made fibre, and the embroidery qualifies under tariff item 5810.99.00 for other textile materials.

Alpaca Wool Embroidered Fabric Panels

Panels of alpaca wool fabric featuring traditional Peruvian embroidery patterns, sold in pieces for home décor. Alpaca is a fine animal hair, and the embroidery is applied in the piece, qualifying under tariff item 5810.99.00 for embroidery of other textile materials.

Bast Fiber Embroidered in Strips

Strips of bast fiber embroidery, such as flax or hemp, used for crafts. Bast fibers are vegetable fibers other than cotton, qualifying under tariff item 5810.99.00 for other textile materials.

Camel Hair Beaded Embroidery Motifs

Motifs on camel hair fabric with bead embroidery, intended for luxury handbags. Camel hair is a fine animal hair, and the bead embroidery qualifies as embroidery under heading 58.10, with the base fabric being of other textile materials.

Cashmere Embroidered Lace Motifs

Delicate cashmere-based lace embroidered with metallic threads, used as appliqués for high-end bridal wear. Cashmere is a fine animal hair, and the metallic thread embroidery is explicitly included in heading 58.10, making this product classifiable under tariff item 5810.99.00.

Custom Textile Embroidered Panels

Panels of other textiles embroidered for apparel, not made of cotton, wool, or man-made fibres. These qualify under tariff item 5810.99.00 as embroidery of other textile materials.