Braids in the piece — HTS 5808
Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles
Chapter 58 › Heading 5808
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5808 is a broad product category for certain textile decorative articles. It covers braids and ornamental trimmings imported in the piece—meaning supplied as a continuous length or roll—when they are not embroidered and are not knitted or crocheted. It also covers separate decorative items such as tassels, pompons, and similar articles.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the article’s form and construction, then follow the subheadings that distinguish the type of product and, commonly, its fiber or material. Review the legal heading and subheading descriptions, relevant chapter notes, and the product’s actual composition and construction. If the facts are unclear or the classification has significant consequences, a customs broker or binding ruling request may be appropriate.
What to check
- Confirm whether the merchandise is sold in the piece as a continuous braid or trimming, or as separate tassels, pompons, or similar articles.
- Check that the item is not embroidered and is not knitted or crocheted; those characteristics can place it outside heading 5808.
- Identify the chief textile material and fiber content from supplier specifications, labels, and manufacturing records.
- Compare the product’s construction and intended use with the exact 8-digit subheading descriptions, rather than relying only on a commercial name such as “trim” or “braid.”
- Keep product photos, technical specifications, fiber breakdowns, and samples available so the classification can be verified by a broker or customs authority.
HTS heading 5808 summary
Braids in the piece is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5808.10 | Braids in the piece |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5808.90.00 👉 | Other | 3.9% | Free | 90% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 5808?
Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.