Polyester Tassel Cords from China
Synthetic polyester cords ending in tassels, supplied in pieces for handbag and belt decoration. HTS 5808.90.00.90 covers these as tassels and similar articles not knitted or embroidered. Popular for fashion accessory embellishments.
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
• Specify 'in the piece, not retail packaged' to prevent toy or jewelry misclassification
• Test for fiber content to confirm synthetic vs. other materials
• Watch for phthalate restrictions in polyester components