Cotton Velvety Pile Narrow Ribbon from Germany
A soft 2 cm wide cotton woven pile ribbon mimicking velvet texture via dense loops, for hat trims or bag accents. Falls under HTS 5806.10.10.00 as narrow cotton pile fabric with formed selvages. Distinguishes from broader velvets by width limit per heading 5806 definition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for true woven pile vs. tufted; only woven qualifies in 5806, avoiding Chapter 58 exclusions
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'narrow woven fabrics, not for retail sale as apparel' to prevent upcharges