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Cotton Care Label Strips

Rolls of plain woven cotton strips printed with washing instructions, cut to size for sewing into garments. Classified under HTS 5807.90.20.10 as non-embroidered cotton textile labels in strips, distinct from knitted or embroidered variants.

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.

5907.00Lower: 12.5% vs 40.8%

If the printing process dominates over textile structure

Heavily printed labels may be seen as Chapter 59 imprinted fabrics rather than primary textile products.

5806.40.00Higher: 45.5% vs 40.8%

If width exceeds 30 cm

Chapter notes limit heading 5806 to narrow fabrics ≤30 cm; wider ones go to other woven fabric headings.

6307.90.98Lower: 27% vs 40.8%

If finished as made-up textile articles beyond simple strips

Complex sewn or hemmed label assemblies become Chapter 63 other made-up 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

• Include fiber content declarations matching label claims to prevent customs disputes on cotton purity

• Submit samples showing plain weave vs. knit to confirm Chapter 58 applicability over Chapter 60

• Avoid bundling with garments; import as separate textile articles to maintain heading 5807 status