Cotton Trimming Ribbon from Germany
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.
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
• 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