Fabric Swatch Sample Book
A bound collection of small fabric swatches from various textile collections, used by sales representatives to show customers color and texture options. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as samples solely for taking orders, these are not for sale but for generating purchase orders of full yardage. They meet chapter notes as they are imported empty or separately from merchandise.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as finished textile article
Samples intended for retail sale or use classify as other made-up textile articles under Chapter 63
If US goods returned after exhibition abroad
US manufactured samples returned after foreign display fall under US returns provisions
If limited to one sample per beverage product per quarter
Alcoholic beverage samples for soliciting orders have specific Chapter 98 provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include a detailed commercial invoice stating 'samples for order taking only - no commercial value'
• Provide affidavits from importer confirming samples will not be sold
• Retain order records generated from samples for 5 years as proof of use
Related Products under HTS 9813.00.20
Garment Style Sample Set
A set of prototype garments (e.g., shirts, dresses) in multiple sizes and colors for buyer fittings and style approval. These samples under HTS 9813.00.20 are used exclusively by sales teams to secure production orders, not for retail sale.
Leather Goods Sample Assortment
Assortment of leather wallets, bags, and belts used by sales agents to demonstrate craftsmanship and secure bulk orders. HTS 9813.00.20 applies as these are solely for order solicitation, meeting subchapter requirements for non-sale samples.
Jewelry Display Sample Tray
Trays containing representative necklace, earring, and ring samples for trade show order taking. Under HTS 9813.00.20, these are exempt as they facilitate merchandise orders without being sold themselves.
Footwear Prototype Samples
Pre-production shoe samples in various sizes and styles for buyer approval and sizing. Classified under HTS 9813.00.20 as they are used exclusively for taking orders for manufactured footwear.
Home Textile Sample Binders
Binders with curtain, bedding, and towel fabric samples for interior designers and retailers to place bulk orders. HTS 9813.00.20 covers these as order-taking tools per subchapter definitions.
Ceramic Tile Sample Boards
Boards displaying various ceramic tile samples for architects and contractors to specify in construction projects. These qualify under HTS 9813.00.20 as samples solely for generating merchandise orders.