HS Code 5806
Narrow Woven Fabrics and Bolducs
HS code 5806 covers narrow woven fabrics up to 30cm wide with selvedges, including ribbons, webbing, and adhesive-bonded bolducs for garment and gift industries
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HS Code 5806 — Narrow Woven Fabrics and Bolducs
Often called 'smallwares', this code covers ribbons, webbing, and tapes with a width of 30cm or less, featuring woven selvedges on both edges. It also includes bolducs, which are narrow fabrics made of parallel yarns held together by an adhesive.
What's included
- Satin ribbons
- Nylon webbing
- Zipped tape (without teeth)
- Bolducs (gift tying tape)
What's excluded
- Labels and badges → use
5807(If the narrow fabric contains identifiable labels or logos, it moves to 5807.) - Woven elastic over 30cm → use
5906(Exceeding the width limit removes it from the 'narrow' category.)
Common examples
- Polyester satin ribbon for gift wrap
- Heavy-duty cotton webbing for bags
- Velvet ribbon 25mm width
- Adhesive-bonded bolduc for packaging
Frequently asked questions
What is the width limit for narrow fabrics?
The fabric must have a width of 30cm or less to be classified under heading 5806.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 12%
- Documentation: Note if the fabric is elastic or contains rubber threads (over 5% by weight).
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Taiwan, Germany, Japan
- Top importers: USA, Vietnam, Germany
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Key takeaway
Width and selvedge presence are the primary determinants for classification here.
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