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5808.10.40.00

Of cotton or man-made fibers (229)

Classification path

  1. Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles
  2. Braids in the piece
  3. Suitable for making or ornamenting headwear
  4. Of cotton or man-made fibers (229)

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
3.2%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
90%
Unit of quantity
kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeU.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 5808

About heading 5808

Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles

Heading 5808 covers braids in the piece, ornamental trimmings in the piece that are not embroidered and not knitted or crocheted, and tassels, pompons and similar articles. It splits into 5808.10 for braids in the piece and 5808.90 for the other articles. Within 5808.10, the rate depends on whether the braid is suitable for making or ornamenting headwear and on the fiber.

Full guide to heading 5808

Products in this heading

  • Cotton braid on a spool for trimming hats and caps
  • Man-made fiber braid by the yard for garment trim
  • Tassels of cotton or man-made fibers
  • Pompons sold in packs for craft and decor use
  • Braided cord trim with attached tassels
  • Unembroidered ornamental trimming in the piece for home decor
  • Abaca or ramie braid for headwear ornamentation
  • Decorative braid strips cut from the piece for sewing trim

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for cotton braid in the piece suitable for making or ornamenting headwear?

It is 5808.10.40.00, dutiable at a general (MFN) rate of 3.2%.

What is the duty on tassels and pompons of cotton or man-made fibers?

Tassels and pompons of cotton or man-made fibers fall under 5808.90.00.10, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.9%.

How do I classify braid in the piece of other textile materials not used for headwear?

Braid in the piece for uses other than headwear, of materials other than cotton or man-made fibers, is classified in 5808.10.90.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 4.2%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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