Cotton Dress Lacing Cords from China
Soft, braided cotton cords used for back lacing on dresses and gowns, featuring metal eyelets or grommets at ends. Falls under HTS 6307.90.50.10 as 'similar lacings' of cotton for apparel use. Popular in bridal and costume industries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document end-use as 'apparel lacing' to support classification over general cords
• Ensure no plastic coatings, as that could invoke subheading 6304.20 for coated fabrics