Woven Silk Tassels from China
Handcrafted tassels made from woven silk threads, sold in bulk for upholstery and curtain embellishments. These fall under HTS 5808.90.00.90 as ornamental trimmings in the piece without embroidery, specifically tassels not knitted or crocheted. They are used for decorative purposes in home furnishings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
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 fiber content through lab testing to confirm silk composition and avoid misclassification as synthetic
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'tassels in the piece' to distinguish from finished garments
• Check for prohibited materials like certain dyes that may trigger additional regulations