Polyester Grosgrain Ribbon for Clothing Trim from Japan
A ribbed polyester grosgrain ribbon, 10 cm wide, commonly used as trim on apparel, curtains, and upholstery. Classified under HTS 5806.32.1040 for narrow woven polyester ribbons under 12 cm wide, as 'other' in the hierarchy. It has woven selvages and no weft pile or embroidery features.
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
• Provide weave structure certificates to distinguish from knitted ribbons (Chapter 60) during customs review
• Declare exact width and fiber content; pitfall is undervaluing as craft supply when used commercially
• Bundle invoices must separate from sets with apparel to avoid composite goods classification