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Polyester Woven Union Label from Japan

Small woven polyester badges indicating labor union affiliation, cut to shape for sewing on uniforms. Falls under HTS 5807.10.05 as non-embroidered man-made fiber woven labels. Often seen on workwear and apparel.

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

• Provide manufacturer certifications for fiber type; polyester must be verified

• Labels under 30cm width qualify; measure flattened for tubular types per 5806 notes

• Batch import in rolls to reduce per-unit duties; declare as strips