Nylon Bolduc Lacing Tape from China
Synthetic nylon warp threads adhered together without weft to form narrow bolduc tape for shoe lacing and garment stays. HTS 5806.40.00.00 applies as it is a classic example of adhesive-assembled warp fabric under 30 cm wide. Durable for repeated use in footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for adhesive integrity and warp-only structure; customs may require cross-sections
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics wider fabrics; import in rolls under 30 cm to maintain narrow status
• Declare exact polymer type (e.g
• nylon 6) for accurate duty assessment