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%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 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