Spandex-Blended Satin Ribbon for Hair Accessories from Japan
Elastic satin narrow woven ribbon blending polyester with <5% spandex man-made fibers, 20 mm wide for headbands and bows. HTS 5806.32.10.95 for non-elasticomeric dominant ribbons, woven with selvages. Elasticity from minor blend keeps it in 'other' category.
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
• Quantify elastomeric yarn <5% weight to avoid 5807; provide blend breakdown
• Test for weave integrity; adhesive-assembled shift to bolduc subheading
• Retail vs. component declaration affects valuation