Polyester Composition Labels from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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