Cotton Curtain Header Tape from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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