Polyester Webbing Strap from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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