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Tariff Chapter 58
SPECIAL WOVEN FABRICS; TUFTED TEXTILE FABRICS; LACE; TAPESTRIES; TRIMMINGS; EMBROIDERY
What does Chapter 58 of the Customs Tariff cover?
Chapter 58 of the EU Customs Tariff covers special woven fabrics, lace fabrics, tapestries, trimmings and embroidery. This is a chapter with considerable product diversity, encompassing textile products requiring special manufacturing techniques. Pile fabrics (heading 5801) include velvet, plush, loop pile (terry) fabrics and chenille fabrics. Terry towelling fabrics (5802) are used primarily in the production of towels and bathrobes. Tapestries (5805) are hand-woven fabrics of an artistic or decorative nature. Lace (5804) may be machine-made or handmade. Narrow woven fabrics and ribbons (5806) comprise woven fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm. Textile labels and badges (5807) represent a significant category for the apparel industry. Trimmings (5808) include braids, pompons and textile ornaments. Embroidery (5810) is classified here regardless of the base material. Quilted textile products (5811) comprise materials consisting of a fabric layer, wadding and stitching. CN codes begin at 5801 and end at 5811. Chapter 58 combines both industrial and artistic products, making it one of the most diverse chapters in the textile section of the Customs Tariff.
Duty rates in Chapter 58
Duty rates in Chapter 58 vary depending on the product. Pile and chenille fabrics (5801) are subject to rates of 8% to 12%. Terry towelling fabrics (5802) carry rates of 8% to 12%. Lace (5804) is subject to rates of 7% to 9%. Tapestries (5805) carry rates of 5.6% to 8%. Narrow woven fabrics and ribbons (5806) have rates of 5% to 8.8%. Embroidery (5810) is subject to rates of 7.2% to 9.6%. Labels and badges (5807) carry rates of 5.6% to 7.6%. Customs duty is supplemented by 23% VAT.
Goods classification in Chapter 58 - key considerations
Classification in Chapter 58 requires identification of the specific manufacturing technique of the fabric. The key distinction is between pile fabrics (velvet, plush, terry), lace, tapestries, narrow woven fabrics and embroidery. For pile fabrics it is important to determine whether the pile is cut or looped. Lace is divided into machine-made and handmade categories. The width of the material determines classification as narrow woven fabric (up to 30 cm) or fabric. Embroidery is classified irrespective of the base fabric.
Frequently asked questions
What goods are classified in Chapter 58 of the Customs Tariff?
Chapter 58 covers special fabrics: velvet, plush, terry, chenille fabrics, lace, tapestries, narrow woven fabrics, ribbons, labels, trimmings and embroidery. These are textile products requiring special manufacturing techniques.
What are the duty rates in Chapter 58?
Special pile fabrics (velvet, plush, terry) are subject to a rate of 8%. Lace and embroidery (5810) carry rates of 5.8% to 8%, tapestries (5805) 5.6%, and narrow woven fabrics and ribbons (5806) from 6.2% to 7.5%. Labels and trimmings (5807-5808) are subject to rates of 5% to 8%. Customs duty is supplemented by 23% VAT.
How to find the correct CN code in Chapter 58?
The manufacturing technique must be identified (pile weaving, lacemaking, embroidering) together with the material. For pile fabrics, the key factor is the type of pile (cut or looped), and for narrow woven fabrics the width of the material (up to 30 cm).
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