Silk Shoelace Webbing from Japan
Narrow woven silk webbing, 85% or more silk, under 30 cm wide with selvages, cut to length for shoelace production. HTS 5806.39.3010 covers this as other narrow woven fabrics of high-silk content, distinct from adhesive-assembled types. Used in footwear and apparel accessories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include selvage photos or specs in entry docs to prove woven narrow fabric status
• Certify silk waste/content if blended minimally
• Avoid bundling with metal parts to prevent set classification