Nylon Ribbon for Apparel

Narrow nylon woven ribbon, 1.5 cm wide with gummed selvages, used for garment trims and closures. Classified in HTS 5806.32.2000 as other narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibers (nylon), meeting the width and selvage criteria of heading 5806. Excludes embroidery or pile fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.2%+35.0%41.2%
🇲🇽Mexico6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇨🇦Canada6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇩🇪Germany6.2%+10.0%16.2%
🇯🇵Japan6.2%+10.0%16.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

5810.92Lower: 10% vs 41.2%

If with embroidery in metal thread

Embroidered narrow fabrics, including metal thread, are classified in heading 5810 per chapter notes.

5808.90.00Lower: 38.9% vs 41.2%

If with woven fringes

Chapter notes specify narrow woven fabrics with fringes go to 5808, not 5806.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 41.2%

If predominantly plastic not textile

If man-made fibers are plastic strips rather than true textile yarns, it may classify as plastic plates under Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact width measurement and fiber content; discrepancies lead to audits

Ensure no metal threads or embroidery, as those shift to 5810

Declare as 'narrow woven fabric' not 'trim' to prevent Chapter 63 classification

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