Polyester Pleater Ribbon with Wire Selvedge from China
Specialty narrow polyester ribbon, max 12 cm width, with wire in selvedge for pleating applications in garments and curtains. Meets HTS 5806.32.1020 criteria for other polyester ribbons with woven selvedge containing wire. Provides rigidity for permanent folds in sewing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Conduct metallurgical analysis on selvedge wire to support classification; include photos in customs documentation
• Pitfall: classifying as metallized yarn (7117) if wire dominates
• Partner with accredited labs for fiber assays