Upholstery Pleating Polyester Wire Ribbon from Germany
Narrow polyester ribbon max 12 cm with embedded wire selvedge for upholstery pleats and trims. HTS 5806.32.1020 covers such man-made fiber ribbons with wire reinforcement. Used in furniture and automotive interiors.
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
• For industrial volumes, get advance classification ruling; test tensile strength of wire
• Pitfall: automotive use may trigger special provisions
• Flame retardancy docs if furnishings