Elastic Narrow Woven Headband Fabric from Japan
A narrow woven fabric, 2.5 cm wide with selvages, containing 8% spandex elastomeric yarn for stretch, used for sewing hair headbands. It falls under HTS 5806.20.00.90 as a narrow woven fabric (width ≤30 cm) with ≥5% elastomeric yarn, not specifically for heading 5807. The adhesive-free construction and woven structure distinguish it from bolducs.
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
• Verify width ≤30 cm and elastomeric content ≥5% via lab tests for accurate classification; provide selvage evidence to distinguish from cut fabrics
• Common pitfall: incorrect labeling as Chapter 59 coated fabrics—ensure no impregnation