Man-Made Fiber Brand Name Label from Japan
Woven label of polyester displaying a brand logo like 'Nike' or 'Adidas' in strip form for sewing onto apparel. Classified under HTS 5807.10.05 as a non-embroidered woven label of man-made fibers. Used for branding on clothing items.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document fiber composition via lab tests; polyester qualifies as man-made under this code
• Cut-to-shape labels must have finished edges; bulk rolls may need reclassification if not sized
• Avoid mixing with embroidered elements to prevent duty shifts to higher embroidery tariffs