Silk Hatband Braid from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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