Cotton Webbing Strap from Japan
A narrow woven fabric of cotton, typically 2-3 cm wide with woven selvages on both edges, used for straps in bags and apparel. It falls under HTS 5806.31.00.00 as a narrow woven fabric of cotton, width not exceeding 30 cm, without weft assembly by adhesive.
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
• Verify width does not exceed 30 cm and has proper selvages to qualify under 5806; measure flattened width for tubular types
• Provide lab tests confirming 100% cotton composition to avoid reclassification to man-made fibers
• Label as 'narrow woven fabric' not 'strap' to prevent customs viewing it as finished apparel accessory