Cotton Shoelace Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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