Metallic Lamé Ribbon Fabric for Apparel Trim from China
Narrow-width lamé fabric woven from metalized yarn, used as trim on jackets and dresses in apparel manufacturing. Falls under HTS 5809.00.00.00 for its apparel purpose, even if narrow, as it exceeds narrow fabric exclusions when used as full fabric panels. Chapter notes prioritize end-use over width for metal thread fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Measure flattened width carefully; under 30cm risks 5806 but apparel end-use prevails
• Attach pattern cards showing apparel integration to support classification