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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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