Upholstery Pleating Polyester Wire Ribbon from Japan
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 — 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
• For industrial volumes, get advance classification ruling; test tensile strength of wire
• Pitfall: automotive use may trigger special provisions
• Flame retardancy docs if furnishings