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Cotton Trimming Ribbon from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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