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Polyester Webbing Strap

A narrow woven polyester fabric, 2.5 cm wide with woven selvages on both edges, used for straps in bags and apparel. It falls under HTS 5806.39.3080 as a narrow woven fabric of man-made fibers (other than cotton, silk, or wool) without weft pile or gauze features. This classification applies to widths not exceeding 30 cm, distinguishing it from broader woven fabrics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5608.19Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If made from twisted yarns forming knotted or braided structure

Braided narrow fabrics from cordage or twine shift to Chapter 56 as non-woven assemblies, excluding heading 5806 woven items.

5903.90.30Higher: 40.2% vs 37.5%

If impregnated, coated, or laminated with plastics

Chapter note excludes textile fabrics treated with coatings from Chapter 58, moving them to Chapter 59 for coated textile articles.

5810.92Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If embroidered with metal thread on visible ground fabric

Embroidery in heading 5810 includes narrow fabrics with ornamental metal thread work, separate from plain narrow woven fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify exact width ≤30cm and presence of selvages to avoid reclassification as wider fabric; provide mill test certificates for fiber content (polyester ≥85%); common pitfall is improper labeling leading to MFN duty hikes