Woven fabrics of metal thread and woven fabrics of metalized yarn of heading 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes, not elsewhere specified or included (229)
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Heading 5809 covers woven fabrics made from metal thread, and woven fabrics made from metalized yarn of heading 5605, when they are the kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics, or for similar purposes and are not named in a more specific heading. The heading has a single declarable line, 5809.00.00.00, so there is no subheading split by fiber, weight, or use. Classification turns on whether the fabric is woven, contains metal thread or metalized yarn, and is not covered by another heading such as narrow woven fabrics or embroidery.
Products in this heading
- Woven furnishing fabric with visible metallic thread, sold by the yard for drapery
- Woven apparel fabric made from metalized yarn, used for eveningwear or costume pieces
- Metallic-effect upholstery fabric woven with metal thread
- Woven fabric of metalized yarn for theatrical or stage curtains
- Woven metal-thread fabric sold in pieces for making handbags and trims
- Decorative woven fabric with metallic yarn for wall covering or display backdrops
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the fabric is woven rather than knitted, crocheted, or a narrow fabric
- Whether the metallic effect comes from metal thread or from metalized yarn of heading 5605
- Whether the fabric is of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabric, or for similar purposes
- Whether the goods are already covered by a more specific heading such as lace, embroidery, or narrow woven fabrics
- Whether the item is fabric in the piece rather than a made-up article
Often confused with
- Heading 5806Narrow woven metallic ribbon or tape under 30 cm in width
Narrow woven fabrics are classified in 5806 even when they contain metal thread.
- Heading 5605Metalized yarn sold on its own, not woven into fabric
Heading 5809 requires a woven fabric; the yarn itself stays in 5605.
- Heading 5810Embroidered fabric with metallic stitching on a base cloth
Embroidery in the piece is classified in 5810, not as a woven metal-thread fabric.
- Heading 6005Knitted fabric with metallic yarn
Heading 5809 is limited to woven fabrics, so knitted metallic fabrics fall in chapter 60.
- Heading 5811Quilted metallic fabric assembled with padding
Quilted textile products in the piece are covered by 5811.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for woven fabric of metal thread?
Woven fabrics of metal thread and woven fabrics of metalized yarn of heading 5605, of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes, are classified under 5809.00.00.00.
What is the duty on woven metalized yarn fabric?
The general (MFN) duty rate for 5809.00.00.00 is 14.9%.
How do I classify a metallic drapery fabric?
If the fabric is woven, contains metal thread or metalized yarn of heading 5605, and is of a kind used as furnishing fabric, classify it in 5809.00.00.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 14.9%.
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.