Polyester Composition Labels

Strips of polyester fabric listing fiber content percentages for legal compliance on apparel. Classified in HTS 5807.90.0520 as man-made fiber labels in strips, not embroidered.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.9%+35.0%42.9%
🇲🇽Mexico7.9%+10.0%17.9%
🇨🇦Canada7.9%+10.0%17.9%
🇩🇪Germany7.9%+10.0%17.9%
🇯🇵Japan7.9%+10.0%17.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5407.61.99Higher: 49.9% vs 42.9%

If uncut from wider woven fabric

Remains as bulk woven fabric of synthetic filaments.

4811.41Lower: 10% vs 42.9%

If printed on paper then laminated

Paper-based labels classified in Chapter 48.

5810.10.00.00Higher: 49.1% vs 42.9%

If with embroidery in any motif

Any embroidery excludes from 5807 per heading scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Match label claims to actual garment fiber tests for CBP audits

Use heat-transfer compatible inks to prevent fading claims

Declare as 'labels' not 'ribbons' to avoid 5808 classification