Cotton Embroidered Lace Trim from Mexico
A strip of cotton fabric featuring intricate embroidery with lace-like patterns, used for garment edging and apparel decoration. It falls under HTS 5810.91.00.20 as embroidery in strips of cotton, distinct from woven lace or knitted fabrics. The embroidery is the essential character, applied on a cotton base.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify embroidery constitutes the chief value; provide lab tests if cotton content is questioned
• Label origin and fiber content per FTC rules; include invoices detailing embroidery process
• Avoid misclassification as plain lace by submitting production samples to CBP for binding ruling