Cotton Dress Lacing Cords from Japan
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 — 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
• 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