HS Code for Fabric badges

Fabric badges are classified under HS code 5807.90, which falls within Chapter 58 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, and embroidery. Specifically, heading 5807 is designated for labels, badges, and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips, or cut to shape or size, but not embroidered. The classification under subheading 5807.90 is determined by the manufacturing process; it includes items that are not woven (such as those made from felt or non-wovens) or those where the design is applied via printing or heat transfer rather than through the weaving process itself. These articles are essential components in the garment and textile industry, used for branding, identification, or decoration. To qualify for this code, the badge must be primarily composed of textile fibers and must not feature the raised needlework characteristic of embroidery, which would shift the classification to a different heading entirely.

Products Included

• Printed textile badges for uniforms
• Felt patches without embroidery
• Non-woven fabric labels for clothing
• Heat-transfer fabric insignias
• Laser-cut textile motifs
• Screen-printed fabric emblems
• Adhesive-backed fabric labels (non-woven)

Common Misclassification

Fabric badges are frequently misclassified under HS code 5810.92, which covers embroidered badges. The distinction lies in the production method: if the design is created by stitching thread onto a pre-existing base, it is embroidery (5810). If the design is printed or part of a non-woven substrate, it belongs in 5807.90. Additionally, woven badges (where the design is created during the weaving of the fabric) are classified under 5807.10. Importers often confuse these three codes, leading to duty discrepancies. Another common error is using 6307.90 for general made-up textile articles, but 5807 is more specific for labels and badges.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Fabric badges?

The HS code for fabric badges that are not embroidered and not woven is 5807.90.

Does this code include iron-on patches?

Yes, as long as the iron-on patch is made of textile material and the design is printed or non-woven rather than embroidered, it is classified under 5807.90.