5808.10.40.00 - Of cotton or man-made fibers (229)

This HTS category, 5808.10.40.00, specifically classifies braids in the piece that are suitable for making or ornamenting headwear, and are made from cotton or man-made fibers. These are decorative or functional woven strips used in the millinery trade, intended for embellishment or construction of hats and similar head coverings. The classification emphasizes both the form (braids in the piece) and the intended use (headwear), as well as the material composition.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5808.10.10.00 covers similar braids but specifically those composed of abaca or ramie fibers. Another sibling, 5808.10.50.00, encompasses braids suitable for headwear made from any "other textile materials" not covered by the preceding subheadings. Therefore, 5808.10.40.00 is precisely for those headwear braids falling within the specified cotton or man-made fiber composition.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions at this level hinge on the precise identification of the textile material as either cotton or a man-made fiber, alongside the determination that the braid's design and intended application is for headwear. Examples include decorative braids used as hat bands, edgings, or structural elements in millinery.