Polyester Piping Cord Trim

A continuous strip of woven polyester braid used as piping for upholstery and garment edges, sold in the piece without embroidery. It falls under HTS 5808.10.90.00 as ornamental trim in the piece, not knitted or crocheted, and not fitting narrower woven fabric definitions. Primarily used for decorative reinforcement on seams.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+35.0%39.2%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪Germany4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇯🇵Japan4.2%+10.0%14.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5806.32Lower: 16.2% vs 39.2%

If width not exceeding 30 cm with selvages on both edges

Narrow woven fabrics under 5806 include braids cut or woven to ≤30 cm width, changing from ornamental trims to standard narrow fabrics.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 39.2%

If textile fabric impregnated, coated, or laminated

Chapter note excludes coated or laminated goods from Chapter 58, directing them to Chapter 59 for imitation leathers or coated textiles.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 39.2%

If made up into finished articles not elsewhere specified

Completed made-up textile articles like pre-cut trim pieces shift to Chapter 63, away from in-the-piece braids.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify width exceeds 30 cm unfolded to avoid reclassification as narrow woven fabrics; provide weave structure documentation; ensure no embroidery to prevent shifting to heading 5810

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Woven Soutache Braid

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Cotton Furniture Braid Trim

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Rayon Galloon Braid

Woven rayon galloon with scalloped edges for lingerie and costume trimming, in continuous pieces. HTS 5808.10.90.00 applies to this non-embroidered ornamental braid, suitable for delicate apparel decoration. Provides elegant, flexible edging.

Nylon Webbing Braid

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Silk Dressmaker Braid

Fine woven silk braid for high-end garment binding and hat bands, in the piece form. HTS 5808.10.90.00 includes this embroidery-free ornamental trim for apparel use. Luxurious finish for couture applications.