Cotton Uniform Name Tapes from Japan
Woven cotton tapes in rolls with woven names for military or school uniforms, cut to length. HTS 5807.90.20.10 applies to these non-embroidered cotton labels in strips.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide end-use certificates if for government contracts to facilitate faster clearance
• Distinguish from ribbons; functional labels stay in 5807, decorative in 5808 if fringed
• Ensure no lamination; coated versions excluded by Chapter 59 note