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HS code for tassels, textile
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “tassels, textile” points to heading 5808: braids in the piece; ornamental trimmings in the piece, without embroidery, other than knitted or crocheted; tassels, pompons and similar articles. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 5808 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 4%.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 5808 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 5.3%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 5808 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 5% and 5.3% (average 5.2%).
Duty rates compared
UK 4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 5% – 5.3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 5.2% 
Türkiye 5% – 5.3% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 5.2% 
USA Free – 7.4% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 3.1% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 10% – 25% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 17.5% 
Brazil 26% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 18% Third-country duty 14 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 11% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 5.5% 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
Japan 6.6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan 10% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for tassels, textile?
Tassels, textile are classified under 5808 (Braids in the piece) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.