Polyester Tassel Cords from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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