Cotton Shoelace Fabric
Flat narrow woven cotton fabric, 1 cm wide with selvages, cut into lengths for shoelaces before rounding. HTS 5806.31.00.00 applies as unfinished narrow woven cotton fabric prior to final shoelace processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of synthetic twine or cordage
Shoelace materials from cordage shift to Chapter 56.
If imported attached to footwear as parts
Footwear parts including laces classify in Chapter 64 when integral.
If of man-made fibers
Parallel subheading for non-cotton narrow woven fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document as 'narrow fabric for laces' not finished laces to stay in 5806; finished laces may go to 6117
• Ensure no adhesive assembly, which would classify as bolducs elsewhere
• Test for pure cotton to avoid duty hikes from synthetic blends
Related Products under HTS 5806.31.00.00
Cotton Webbing Strap
A narrow woven fabric of cotton, typically 2-3 cm wide with woven selvages on both edges, used for straps in bags and apparel. It falls under HTS 5806.31.00.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, without weft assembly by adhesive.
Cotton Bias Binding Tape
Narrow bias-cut woven cotton fabric, unfolded width ≤30 cm with folded edges, used for hemming garments and quilts. Classified in HTS 5806.31.00.00 per chapter note definition of narrow woven fabrics including bias binding.
Cotton Belt Webbing
Heavy-duty narrow woven cotton fabric, 3-5 cm wide with reinforced selvages, used as base for waist belts. Falls under 5806.31.00.00 as other narrow cotton woven fabrics not exceeding 30 cm width.
Cotton Trimming Ribbon
Decorative narrow woven cotton ribbon, 2 cm wide with selvages, used for apparel trimming and upholstery. HTS 5806.31.00.00 covers this as other cotton narrow woven fabrics.
Cotton Tubular Piping Cord Fabric
Tubular narrow woven cotton fabric, flattened width 2.5 cm, used for piping in upholstery and garments. Qualifies under 5806.31.00.00 per chapter note (b) for tubular fabrics ≤30 cm flattened.
Cotton Luggage Strap Fabric
Durable narrow woven cotton fabric, 4 cm wide with double selvages, for luggage handles and straps. HTS 5806.31.00.00 as cotton narrow fabric for industrial/textile applications.