Polyester Mechanically Made Lace Trim

This is a mechanically woven lace fabric made from synthetic polyester fibers, used primarily for trimming dresses, blouses, and lingerie. It falls under HTS 5804.29.90 as it is mechanically made lace of man-made fibers other than nylon, sold in strips or motifs for apparel decoration. The openwork pattern distinguishes it from plain woven or knitted fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

5804.21.00Higher: 47% vs 40%

If made primarily of nylon or polyamide

Nylon lace has its own subheading within 5804.21, separating it from other synthetic materials.

6002Lower: 18% vs 40%

If knitted or crocheted rather than mechanically woven

Knitted net fabrics fall under Chapter 60, excluding them from Chapter 58 per chapter notes.

5806.31.00Higher: 43.8% vs 40%

If width not exceeding 30 cm with selvages

Narrow woven fabrics under 30 cm are classified in 5806 per definition in heading 5806 notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the lace is mechanically produced (not hand-crocheted) and provide manufacturing process documentation to avoid reclassification to Chapter 60

Label fiber content accurately as polyester or other synthetics; blends over 50% may shift to specific subheadings