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Polyester Satin Ribbon for Gift Wrapping from Japan

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.

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

• 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