Cotton Bridal Veil Net Lace from China
Fine mechanically made cotton net lace for bridal veils, with open hexagonal mesh and embroidered edges. Classified in HTS 5804.29.10.00 as tulle/net fabric lace of cotton, not gauze or knitted. Provides lightweight, breathable illusion for wedding attire.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit swatches for customs inspection to confirm net structure vs gauze
• Label as 'mechanically made' explicitly on docs
• Pitfall: confusion with synthetic blends requiring re-testing