Silk Hatband Braid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• 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