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Polyester Care Instruction Labels

Woven polyester strips printed with washing instructions, cut to size for sewing into garments. Classified in HTS 5807.90.20 as non-embroidered textile badges or labels in the piece or strips for apparel use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

5907.00Lower: 10% vs 38.3%

If screen-printed rather than woven

Printed labels are Chapter 59 textiles, excluding Chapter 58 per notes.

5806.40.00Higher: 43% vs 38.3%

If narrow woven with fringes

Chapter notes place fringed narrow woven fabrics in 5808 or 5806.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 38.3%

If plastic film, not textile

Non-textile materials like plastic labels go to Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide FTC-compliant care symbol documentation to meet U.S. labeling laws during import

Declare exact width and composition; narrow fabrics under 30cm may overlap with 5806 if fringed