Cotton Woven Name Label from Japan
A woven label made from 100% cotton featuring a brand's name or logo, cut to a specific rectangular shape for sewing onto clothing. It falls under HTS 5807.10.1510 as a woven label of textile materials, not embroidered, used for product identification. These are produced in strips or pieces and supplied to garment manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content complies with FTC labeling rules; declare exact cotton percentage to avoid misclassification
• Provide cut-make-trim (CMT) documentation if imported in strips for further processing
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as embroidered if any metallic thread is present, shifting to 5810