HS Code for Embroidered lace

Embroidered lace without a visible ground is classified under HS code 5810.10. Chapter 58 covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. Heading 5810 specifically covers embroidery in the piece, in strips, or in motifs. The distinction for 5810.10 lies in the "without visible ground" criteria, which often refers to "chemical" or "guipure" lace where the original foundation fabric has been removed by a chemical or thermal process after the embroidery is complete. This classification is distinct from ordinary lace (5804) because the pattern is created by embroidery threads rather than by the interlacing of warp and weft or bobbin threads. The technical requirement for this code is that the embroidery must be the sole structural element of the fabric, or the ground must be so minimal that it is not visible to the naked eye, creating a standalone lace-like effect.

Products Included

• Guipure lace in the piece
• Chemical lace motifs
• Embroidered lace strips without backing
• Aisles of embroidery where the ground is dissolved
• Embroidered lace trimmings without visible base fabric

Common Misclassification

Embroidered lace is often misclassified under 5804.21 or 5804.29, which cover machine-made lace. The difference is that 5804 is for lace made on a lace machine, while 5810.10 is for lace created via an embroidery process. Furthermore, if the embroidery has a visible fabric backing, it must be classified under 5810.91 (cotton) or 5810.92 (man-made fibers) instead of 5810.10.

FAQ

What is the HS code for embroidered lace?

The HS code for embroidery without visible ground (often called embroidered lace) is 5810.10.

What if the lace has a visible mesh backing?

If the ground fabric is visible, it is classified under subheadings 5810.91 through 5810.99, depending on the material of the embroidery yarn.