Polyester Millinery Braid from Germany

A man-made fiber polyester braid in continuous piece form, used for decorating hat brims and crowns in hat production. Classified under HTS 5808.10.40.00 for ornamental braids suitable for headwear made from man-made fibers, excluding embroidery or knitting. Its structured weave distinguishes it from simple ribbons.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

13.2%

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

Import Tips

Include samples or technical specs showing headwear suitability to support subheading 10.40 classification

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as general ribbon, which could trigger Chapter 54 reclassification

Ensure no embroidery elements, as those would move to heading 5810