5807 - Labels, badges and similar articles of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered:

Heading 5807 encompasses textile articles specifically designed and manufactured as labels, badges, or similar identifying or decorative elements. These items are characterized by their function of conveying information or serving as emblems, and are presented in various formats: as continuous pieces of fabric, in strips, or precisely cut to a desired shape and size. Crucially, to fall under this heading, these articles must be made of textile materials and must not be embroidered; the absence of embroidery is a key distinguishing factor from other potentially similar textile embellishments.

This classification is distinct from other headings within Section XI which may also involve textile materials. For instance, while Chapter 58 broadly deals with special woven fabrics, this heading focuses on the specific finished articles of those fabrics used for labeling or branding, rather than the fabric itself. It also differentiates from headings that cover fully embroidered articles, such as certain appliqués or decorative motifs, by excluding any form of embroidery. The primary criterion is the article's identity as a label, badge, or similar item, and its textile composition.

The subcategories under 5807 further refine classification based on the manufacturing method. Subheading 5807.10 is dedicated to labels and badges that are woven, indicating the primary construction technique. Subheading 5807.90 covers all other articles that fit the general description of heading 5807 but are not made by weaving, thus encompassing articles produced through other textile manufacturing processes. This subdivision allows for precise classification based on the fabrication method of these distinct textile identification or decorative elements.