5806.32.10.50 - Containing wire in selvedge (229) 🖩

This HTS subcategory, 5806.32.10.50, specifically identifies narrow woven fabrics of man-made fibers that are classified as ribbons. The defining characteristic of goods within this classification is the presence of wire incorporated within the selvedge (the finished edge of the fabric). This wire reinforcement provides structure and allows the ribbon to hold its shape, making it suitable for applications where such properties are essential, such as decorative trim that needs to stand upright or be shaped.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 5806.32.10.60, which covers "Other" ribbons of nylon with woven selvedges. While both fall under the broader umbrella of nylon ribbons with woven selvedges and a width not exceeding 12 cm, the "Containing wire in selvedge" designation is a precise qualifier. Goods classified under 5806.32.10.50 must demonstrably have wire present in their selvedge, whereas the sibling category encompasses all other nylon ribbons meeting the width and woven selvedge criteria that do not possess this specific wire feature.

As a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 5806.32.10.50. Therefore, classification at this level is definitive, relying on the precise determination of whether the narrow woven ribbon of man-made fibers, with a width not exceeding 12 cm and a woven selvedge, contains wire within that selvedge. The presence or absence of this wire is the sole distinguishing factor for proper classification within this specific HTS code.