Cotton Curtain Tassel Trim from Germany
A decorative braid in the piece made from cotton threads with tassel accents, used for edging curtains and draperies. It falls under HTS 5808.90.0010 as an ornamental trimming of cotton without embroidery, not knitted or crocheted. The tassel elements qualify it as a similar article in this heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is at least 85% cotton via lab tests to confirm classification under cotton subheading
• Provide invoices specifying 'in the piece' length and non-embroidered status to avoid misclassification