Cotton Shoelace Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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