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Metallic Thread Braid from Japan

Ornamental braid incorporating Lurex metallic threads for festive apparel trims, in continuous rolls. HTS 5808.90.00 includes metal thread articles for apparel per chapter notes, without embroidery. Differentiated from 5810 embroidery on visible ground.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Specify metallic content percentage for fiber classification; confirm no embroidery stitches; test for flammability if apparel end-use