CHAPTER 58 · LEGAL NOTES
Chapter 58
The 89 legal notes below govern classification under Chapter 58. They are part of the official Harmonized Tariff Schedule and are cited verbatim in CBP rulings.
As of June 9, 2026
Chapter notes
Note 1
Chapter Note 1: This chapter does not apply to textile fabrics referred to in note 1 to chapter 59, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, or to other goods of chapter 59.
Note 2
Chapter Note 2: Heading 5801 also includes woven weft pile fabrics which have not yet had the floats cut, at which stage they have no pile standing up.
Note 3
Chapter Note 3: For the purposes of heading 5803, "gauze" means a fabric with a warp composed wholly or in part of standing or ground threads and crossing or doup threads which cross the standing or ground threads making a half turn, a complete turn or more to form loops through which weft threads pass.
Note 4
Chapter Note 4: Heading 5804 does not apply to knotted net fabrics of twine, cordage or rope, of heading 5608.
Note 5
Chapter Note 5: For the purposes of heading 5806, the expression "narrow woven fabrics" means: (a) Woven fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, whether woven as such or cut from wider pieces, provided with selvages (woven, gummed or otherwise made) on both edges; (b) Tubular woven fabrics of a flattened width not exceeding 30 cm; and (c) Bias binding with folded edges, of a width when unfolded not exceeding 30 cm. Narrow woven fabrics with woven fringes are to be classified in heading 5808.
Note 6
Chapter Note 6: In heading 5810, the expression "embroidery" means, inter alia , embroidery with metal or glass thread on a visible ground of textile fabric, and sewn applique work of sequins, beads or ornamental motifs of textile or other materials.The heading does not apply to needlework tapestry (heading 5805).
Note 7
Chapter Note 7: In addition to the products of heading 5809, this chapter also includes articles made of metal thread and of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes.
Additional U.S. notes
Note 1
Additional U.S. Note 1: The rates of duty applicable to subheading 5810.91.00 are: Free, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered. 90%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered.
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Additional U.S. Note 14: 9% m² 1/ kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special 5810 Embroidery in the piece, in strips or in motifs:
Note 18
Additional U.S. Note 18: 5%1/ kg kg 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806: 5801 Of man-made fibers:
Note 2
Additional U.S. Note 2: The rates of duty applicable to subheading 5810.92.10 are:
Note 3
Additional U.S. Note 3: The rates of duty applicable to subheading 5810.92.90 are:
Note 3
Additional U.S. Note 3: 3%1/ 1 Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles: 5808
Note 4
Additional U.S. Note 4: 2%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered. 90%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered.
Note 4
Additional U.S. Note 4: The rates of duty applicable to subheading 5810.99.10 are:
Note 4
Additional U.S. Note 4: 2%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered. 90%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered. Unit Rates of Duty of Quantity Article Description Stat. Suffix Heading/ Subheading 1 2 General Special Woven pile fabrics and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading 5802 or 5806: 5801
Note 5
Additional U.S. Note 5: The rates of duty applicable to subheading 5810.99.90 are:
Note 7
Additional U.S. Note 7: 4%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered. 90%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered.
Note 7
Additional U.S. Note 7: 4%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered. 90%, but in the case of embroidery in the piece not less than the rate which would apply to such product if not embroidered.
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