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Polyester Satin Ribbon for Gift Wrapping

A smooth, shiny ribbon made from man-made polyester fibers, woven to a width of 8 cm with finished edges, used primarily for decorating gifts and crafts. It falls under HTS 5806.32.10.80 as a narrow woven fabric of man-made fibers, classified as 'other' ribbons not exceeding 12 cm in width. The adhesive-free warp-weft construction distinguishes it from bolducs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+37.5%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5808.90.00Lower: 41.4% vs 43.5%

If featuring woven fringes

Narrow woven fabrics with woven fringes are specifically excluded from heading 5806 and classified in 5808 per chapter notes.

5903.90.10Lower: 40.2% vs 43.5%

If textile-coated or laminated

Chapter note excludes impregnated, coated, or laminated fabrics from Chapter 58, directing them to Chapter 59.

3921.90Lower: 17.3% vs 43.5%

If made primarily of plastic rather than textile

Imitation ribbons of plastics without substantial textile character fall under Chapter 39 plastics.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify exact width measurement (≤12 cm unfolded) and provide woven fabric samples for customs inspection to avoid reclassification

• Include detailed fiber content labels (e.g

• 100% polyester) and ensure no adhesive assembly to confirm warp-weft construction