Polyester Piping Cord Trim from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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