Cotton Velvety Pile Narrow Ribbon from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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