Polyester Mechanically Made Lace Trim from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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