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Cotton Woven Care Label from Japan

A narrow strip of woven cotton fabric printed with washing instructions and fiber content, cut to size for sewing onto garments. It falls under HTS 5807.90.1500 as a textile label, not embroidered, used for product identification and compliance. These are produced in the piece or strips and supplied to apparel manufacturers.

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

• Verify fiber content matches label claims to avoid misclassification under Chapter 59 coated fabrics

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'woven labels, not embroidered' to prevent duty upgrades