Elastic Narrow Woven Headband Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
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
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