Polyester Ballet Tutu Net from Mexico
Stiff, voluminous polyester net fabric for ballet tutus and costumes, with medium-fine mesh for layering. HTS 5804.10.10.00 applies to this man-made tulle net, sold in the piece, excluding embroidery (5810) or narrow widths (5806). Chapter notes confirm non-applicability to knitted or Chapter 59 items.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'in the piece' on entry docs to stay in 5804 vs made-up costume parts; test for flammability if for costumes
• Pitfall: multi-layer sets may be viewed as articles under Chapter 63