Metallic Lamé Ribbon Fabric for Apparel Trim from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure flattened width carefully; under 30cm risks 5806 but apparel end-use prevails
• Attach pattern cards showing apparel integration to support classification