Polyester Dressmaker's Braid from China
A man-made fiber polyester braid sold in continuous rolls for sewing dress hems and edges, providing a clean, decorative finish. Falls under HTS 5808.10.70.00 as ornamental braids in the piece of man-made fibers, without embroidery. Ideal for garment manufacturing and alterations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.4%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm no embroidery or knitting to stay in 5808; knitted trims go to Chapter 60
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'in the piece' and fiber content for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as apparel parts under Chapter 62