Silk Ribbon for Apparel Trims from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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