Wire-Edged Polyester Dressmakers Ribbon from Mexico
Narrow polyester ribbon under 12 cm wide with wire embedded in the selvedge, designed for millinery and dressmaking to hold pleats and shapes. Fits HTS 5806.32.1020 as a woven ribbon of man-made fibers with specified wire reinforcement in selvedge per legal definitions. Ideal for crafting structured bows and trims.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label entries clearly as 'containing wire in selvedge (229)' to match statistical suffix; test for polyester content >95%
• Common pitfall: incorrect width measurement leading to 5806.32.1050
• Use commercial invoices specifying end-use as apparel trim