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Cotton Curtain Header Tape from Japan

Woven cotton braid tape used at the top of curtains for gathering and pleating, sold in bulk rolls. HTS 5808.10.70.00 covers this as braids in the piece of cotton for ornamental trimming purposes. Essential for custom window treatments.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document as functional trim braid, not narrow fabric, with width specs

• Test for pure cotton content; blends may alter duty if misdeclared

• Package in continuous pieces to qualify; cut lengths risk 6307 classification