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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+35.0%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪Germany8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇯🇵Japan8.8%+10.0%18.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5607.50.40.00Lower: 38.6% vs 43.8%

If made of synthetic twine or cordage

Shoelace materials from cordage shift to Chapter 56.

6406.90Lower: 10% vs 43.8%

If imported attached to footwear as parts

Footwear parts including laces classify in Chapter 64 when integral.

5806.32Lower: 16.2% vs 43.8%

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