Polyester Sofa Piping Cord from China
Ornamental piping trim in the piece from man-made polyester fibers, used for upholstery on sofas and chairs. Classified in HTS 5808.90.0010 as a braid or ornamental trimming of man-made fibers, without embroidery. It provides decorative cording for furniture edges.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Label clearly as 'man-made fibers' with composition breakdown; polyester over 85% avoids cotton subheading
• Include photos and samples in customs entry to demonstrate 'in the piece' form and lack of embroidery