Metallic Thread Laces from China
Polyester laces with metallic lurex threads for fashion sneakers and corsets. Still footwear/corset lacings under HTS 6307.90.50 as textile-dominant. Sparkle effect from minor metallic inclusion.
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
• Metallic % <5% to avoid 5806 metallized fabrics
• Flammability tests for apparel-contact items
• Not Chapter 83 metal articles