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Polyester Name Tags in Strips

Rolls of woven polyester labels used for garment name tags, cut to standard strip lengths for easy application. Classified under HTS 5807.10.2020 as woven labels of man-made fibers, not embroidered, supplied in strips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+37.5%40.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5808.90.00Higher: 41.4% vs 40.8%

If featuring woven fringes

Narrow woven fabrics with fringes are specifically directed to 5808 per chapter notes.

5907.00.60Lower: 37.5% vs 40.8%

If printed with patterns or logos

Printed textile labels fall under Chapter 59 for painted or printed fabrics.

4821.10Lower: 12.5% vs 40.8%

If made primarily of paper with minor textile backing

Paper-based labels or badges classify in Chapter 48, not textiles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content is 100% man-made (e.g

• polyester) via lab tests to avoid reclassification to cotton headings

• Provide detailed invoices specifying 'woven, not embroidered' to prevent confusion with heading 5810 embroidery