Silk Ribbon for Apparel Trims from China
A narrow woven silk ribbon, over 85% silk by weight, with a width not exceeding 30 cm and selvages on both edges, used for decorative trims on clothing. It falls under HTS 5806.39.3010 as a narrow woven fabric of silk without weft assembly by adhesive. This classification applies due to its high silk content and narrow fabric specifications per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify silk content exceeds 85% with lab tests or supplier certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure width under 30 cm and presence of selvages for narrow fabric status
• Declare as finished ribbon, not cut from wider fabric without selvages