Polyester Floral Embroidery Motif from Japan
This is a delicate floral embroidery motif made from man-made polyester threads on a polyester base fabric, sold in individual pieces for garment decoration. It falls under HTS 5810.92.90.80 as embroidery in motifs of man-made fibers, not specified elsewhere. The visible ground fabric and ornamental stitching distinguish it from plain textiles.
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
• Verify fiber content exceeds 70% man-made fibers via lab tests for accurate classification; provide embroidery production invoices to prove it's not apparel
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as finished garments leads to reclassification under Chapter 61