Nylon Fedora Crown Braid from China

Man-made nylon woven braid for fedora hat crowns and sweatbands, sold in continuous rolls for milliners. Falls under HTS 5808.10.40.00 as ornamental braid in the piece of man-made fibers suitable for headwear production. Excludes knitted types per chapter exclusions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.2%

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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Classify based on predominant man-made fiber content; minor cotton blends stay in 5808.10.40

Prevent reclassification by proving not 'narrow woven fabric' under 5806 via ornamental design