Silk Hatband Braid

A narrow woven silk braid designed specifically for use as hatbands or hat trimmings, sold in continuous pieces. It falls under HTS 5808.10.50.00 as a braid in the piece of other textile materials (silk), suitable for ornamenting headwear without embroidery. This classification aligns with Chapter 58 notes excluding embroidered or knitted items.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5806.32Lower: 16.2% vs 35%

If width ≤30 cm with selvages, not specifically for headwear

Narrow woven fabrics under 5806 include braids ≤30 cm wide, but 5808 applies when ornamental and headwear-suited per chapter notes.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 35%

If cut to length and made up as accessories

Made-up textile accessories like finished hatbands classify in Chapter 62, not pieces in Chapter 58.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If primarily synthetic filament woven fabric

Woven fabrics of synthetic filaments ty to Chapter 54 if not ornamental braids.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify width does not exceed 30 cm to avoid reclassification under narrow woven fabrics (5806); provide mill certificates for silk fiber content; ensure no embroidery to stay out of 5810