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Hand-woven tapestries of the type Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson, Beauvais and the like, and needle-worked tapestries (for example, petit point, cross stitch), whether or not made up

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Heading 5805 covers hand-woven tapestries in the Gobelins, Flanders, Aubusson and Beauvais style, plus needle-worked tapestries such as petit point and cross stitch, whether or not made up. The heading splits first by a wall-hanging use test tied to a value threshold, then by fiber content, with a separate line for certified hand-loomed and folklore products.

Products in this heading

Hand-woven Aubusson-style tapestry panel for wall display
Gobelins-type hand-woven wool tapestry picture
Needlepoint petit point tapestry of cotton canvas
Cross-stitch needle-worked tapestry picture
Hand-loomed wool tapestry certified as a folklore product
Man-made fiber needlepoint tapestry kit finished as a hanging
Wool tapestry cushion cover worked by hand in needlepoint

How to choose the right subheading

Construction: hand-woven tapestry versus needle-worked (petit point, cross stitch) tapestry
Use and value: whether the piece is fit only for use as a wall hanging and is valued over $215 per square meter
Fiber content: wool or fine animal hair, cotton, or other fibers including man-made
Certification: whether a wool or fine animal hair product qualifies as a certified hand-loomed and folklore product
Presentation: whether the tapestry is imported as a made-up article or as a piece

Often confused with

Machine-embroidered fabric in the piece or in motifs
Embroidery in the piece, strips or motifs stays in 5810; 5805 covers finished tapestries.
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Quilted padded textile panel
Layered and padded assemblies are quilted products of 5811.
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Woven pile upholstery fabric with a tapestry-like print
Woven pile and chenille fabrics by the metre are classified in 5801, not as tapestries.
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Narrow woven trim with a tapestry pattern
Narrow fabrics of limited width are covered by 5806.
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Tassels and ornamental trimmings sold separately
Tassels, pompons and braids belong to 5808.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a hand-woven tapestry valued over $215 per square meter that is fit only for wall hanging?

Such wall hangings are classified under 5805.00.10.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

What is the duty on a cotton needle-worked tapestry?

Cotton tapestries and needle-worked tapestries of cotton fall under 5805.00.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify a man-made fiber needlepoint tapestry?

Man-made fiber tapestries go under 5805.00.40.10, general (MFN) rate Free, while other fibers not elsewhere specified fall under 5805.00.40.90, also Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.