Silk Tassel Trim from Japan
A decorative silk fringe trim featuring hanging tassels, sold in continuous pieces for upholstery and apparel. Classified under HTS 5808.90.00 as ornamental trimmings in the piece without embroidery, distinct from knitted fabrics or embroidered items. It meets the criteria for braids and tassel-like articles not covered elsewhere in the chapter.
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
• Verify selvage presence if cut from wider fabric to avoid reclassification; provide detailed material composition certificates for silk content; check for any embroidery which would shift to 5810