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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.8%+37.5%46.3%
🇲🇽Mexico8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇨🇦Canada8.8%+10.0%18.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5808.10.10Lower: 37.5% vs 46.3%

If woven braid type

Braids and tassels specifically in 5808.

4811.41Lower: 12.5% vs 46.3%

If paper-wrapped for gift use

Hybrid materials may shift to paper chapter.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 46.3%

If plastic laminated

Laminated textiles excluded by chapter note to Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Distinguish from embroidery ribbon (5810) by lack of sequins/beads

• Bulk packing preferred over retail spools to avoid 'set' classification

• Colorfastness tests help prove not coated, keeping in Chapter 58